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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday asserted that the DMK would "never bow down before the BJP", as he addressed the party's Western Zone booth-level training conference in Coimbatore.
Adressing party workers ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Stalin said the fight was not merely political but about safeguarding Tamil Nadu's interests. Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stalin questioned why metro rail approval had not been granted for Coimbatore while full funding was extended to Chennai. He also criticised the AIADMK for allying with the BJP. "We are not slaves to your threats. We won't fear. We are fighting for the victory of Tamil Nadu, and DMK will never bow down before BJP," he declared. "I am happy to see you all over here. I have not only come here to motivate you, but to draw energy from you as well," Stalin began, adding that the confidence shown by students and workers had strengthened his own resolve. He said that during a meeting earlier in the day, students had told him, "We will win, and only we will win." Highlighting organisational strength, Stalin said the DMK had appointed seven lakh booth agents across four zones in Tamil Nadu. "Looking at your confidence, my confidence becomes high. The NDA's defeat in the western zone should come as flash news after elections," he said, urging cadres to replicate the success of the parliamentary polls in the upcoming Assembly elections. He set an ambitious target of winning 200 seats, adding that securing even more was the party's goal. Praising Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, Stalin said he was "facing all situations boldly for the party" and thanked workers for standing by him. He also listed key development initiatives in Coimbatore, including the completion of the Athikadavu scheme, support for the powerloom sector, Periyar Knowledge initiatives, a proposed international-level cricket stadium, and plans for an industrial park in Sulur. "Ask what you want; it is my duty to do it for you," he said. Stalin highlighted welfare schemes such as the Magalir Urimai Thittam and student and medical assistance programmes, claiming that no other state had implemented such extensive measures. "Dravida Model 2.0 should turn into votes on election day," he remarked. (ANI)
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