Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has recently questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion of heightened financial support to Tamil Nadu under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Chidambaram argued that economic indicators typically witness an uptrend over the years, implying a natural increase in funding. In contrast, PM Modi has emphasized a boost in funds allocated to the state. However, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin has criticized the Center, accusing it of overlooking Tamil Nadu’s financial requirements. The political discourse surrounding the financial assistance to Tamil Nadu has intensified with differing perspectives from key figures in the Indian political landscape.