Tamil Nadu Government Emphasizes Social Justice and Development in Interim Budget 2026-27
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Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu highlighted Tamil Nadu's distinct peacefulness, attributing it to social justice policies. The DMK government, since 2021, has enhanced welfare for various communities and introduced significant initiatives in governance, including computerization and an AI Mission.
Agriculture Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam defended the Agriculture Budget against opposition claims, emphasizing that the previous AIADMK government lacked a dedicated budget for agriculture and that there have been no farmer suicides in the last five years.

Feb 22, 2026, 6:21 AM