Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to increase his visits to the state as the 2026 Assembly elections approach, describing the anticipated tours as politically motivated.
The DMK leader suggested that the Prime Minister’s repeated appearances in Tamil Nadu could influence the dynamics within the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). According to Stalin, parties within the alliance may be concerned that frequent visits by the Prime Minister could ultimately backfire electorally.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to attend multiple events in Madurai, including government programmes and a public gathering organised by the NDA. Among the key engagements is the inauguration of the first phase of the AIIMS hospital project in Madurai. He is also expected to visit the Thiruparankundram Temple and participate in a large political rally.
Speaking about the Prime Minister’s visits, Stalin said that while his government continues to work for all residents of the state regardless of political affiliation, some leaders tend to appear only during election periods. He maintained that his administration remains focused on governance and development rather than campaign optics.
The Chief Minister also accused the BJP-led central government of overlooking Tamil Nadu in recent policy decisions. He pointed out that while infrastructure projects such as the Gujarat Metro received approval, there were no major allocations or announcements for Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget.
Framing the upcoming election as a contest over regional autonomy, Stalin emphasized that Tamil Nadu should be governed based on decisions made within the state rather than from New Delhi.
With the Assembly elections expected in April or May, political activity in the state is intensifying, and both the ruling DMK and the NDA are stepping up their outreach efforts in key districts.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
