Budget 2024: MK Stalin lists out Tamil Nadu's wish list
What's the story
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has shared his state's expectations for the upcoming Union Budget (2024-25), set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23.
According to Stalin, the people of Tamil Nadu expect necessary funding for the Chennai Metro Rail project, which has been awaiting sanction for three years, and a proposal for an elevated expressway between Tambaram and Chengalpattu.
Infrastructure and taxation
CM Stalin advocates for metro rail projects and tax relief
In addition to the Chennai Metro Rail project, Stalin's wish list includes sanction for Coimbatore and Madurai metro rail projects.
He also called for necessary funds for various new railway projects already announced in Tamil Nadu, the Hindu reported.
Beyond infrastructure, Stalin voiced the long-standing expectation of middle-class families in Tamil Nadu, stating, "The expectation of the middle-class families for more than 10 years was that the burden of the income tax would be reduced."
Twitter Post
Check out Stalin's post
நாடாளுமன்றத்தில் தாக்கல் செய்யப்படவுள்ள #Budget2024-இல்,
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 21, 2024
🚆 மூன்று ஆண்டுகளாக விடுவிக்கப்படாமல் இருக்கும் #ChennaiMetroRail திட்டத்திற்கான நிதி
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Housing schemes
Stalin calls for increased funding for PM's housing schemes
Stalin also expressed hopes for an increase in the unit cost for Prime Minister's housing schemes (PM Awas Urban/Gramin schemes) in both rural and urban areas.
"I believe that the union government will fulfill the expectations of the Tamil Nadu people," Stalin wrote on X.
In its first meeting, the new Union Cabinet had decided to provide assistance for the construction of three crore more rural and urban houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).