Tamil Nadu budget labeled empty as BJP warns DMK against joining alliance

BJP senior leader Tamilisai Soundararajan criticised the Tamil Nadu government's newly presented budget, calling it a “blank budget” that fails to deliver long‑term development plans. She highlighted gaps in funding for education, digital classrooms, and infrastructure, noting allocations such as 2,500 crore for school upgrades, 250 crore for river‑linking projects, and modest sums for cancer hospitals and palm‑tree development that fall short of promises.

Political analysts also cautioned that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) contemplating a shift toward the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2029 elections could backfire. They argue the BJP’s chances of regaining power are low and that aligning with it may damage the DMK’s standing, especially if the party leaves the India alliance led by Congress. The commentary underscores the volatile state‑level political dynamics and their potential impact on upcoming national elections.