{"id":2327,"date":"2026-05-14T07:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dw24news.com\/dmk-boycotts-floor-test-cm-urged-to-continue-dravidian-model-welfare-schemes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T07:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:55:51","slug":"dmk-boycotts-floor-test-cm-urged-to-continue-dravidian-model-welfare-schemes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dw24news.com\/?p=2327","title":{"rendered":"DMK boycotts floor test; CM urged to continue Dravidian model welfare schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai, April 27 \u2014 Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged the new government to continue the welfare schemes initiated by the DMK government, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the successful Dravidian model of social development.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the media today, Stalin acknowledged the change in power but stressed that the benefits brought to the common people through DMK\u2019s various programmes should not be interrupted. &#8220;The welfare schemes introduced by the DMK have positively impacted millions, improving health, education, and social equity. It is essential that these initiatives continue unhampered,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Opposition Leader highlighted the significance of several flagship projects like free education, health insurance, and subsidies for the underprivileged, all of which fall under the Dravidian model of governance focused on social justice and inclusive growth. According to him, abandoning these schemes could reverse progress made over the past decade.<\/p>\n<p>Further, Udhayanidhi Stalin called for a collaborative political environment, encouraging the new administration to work in the interest of Tamil Nadu\u2019s people without partisan bias. He remarked, &#8220;Politics should not come in the way of people\u2019s welfare. We hope the new government understands the urgency of sustaining these programmes and the trust the citizens have placed in them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the recent political shifts, the DMK remains steadfast in its commitment to public welfare and equitable growth. Udhayanidhi Stalin\u2019s statement underlines a call for continuity rather than disruption, signaling a willingness to support beneficial policies regardless of political rivalry.<\/p>\n<p>Political analysts note that such public appeals by opposition leaders play a crucial role in ensuring governance stability and the uninterrupted delivery of essential services. The public response appears to favor the continuation of the DMK\u2019s welfare schemes, reflecting their wide acceptance among various social groups.<\/p>\n<p>As the new government settles in, attention now turns to their policy stance on welfare programmes and their approach towards legacy projects inherited from their predecessors. The coming weeks will reveal whether this appeal for continuity will translate into tangible government action.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the focus remains on prioritizing the wellbeing of the people and building on the foundation laid by the Dravidian model, which has long shaped Tamil Nadu\u2019s social and political landscape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mcp-source-attribution\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/dmk-boycotts-floor-test-urges-cm-to-continue-with-dravidian-model-welfare-schemes\/article70973514.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color:#ededed\">Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai, April 27 \u2014 Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged the new government to continue the welfare schemes initiated by the DMK government, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the successful Dravidian model of social development. 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