In an exclusive interaction at the India Today Round Table, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin detailed the success of the ‘Dravidian Model’ of governance. Highlighting the state’s economic progress, Stalin noted that Tamil Nadu achieved a double-digit growth rate of 11.19%, a feat last seen 14 years ago during a previous DMK tenure. He emphasized that the state leads nationally in education and health metrics, with 98.3% of government schools equipped with science labs. Stalin discussed various welfare initiatives, including the monthly 1,000 rupee assistance for women and the breakfast scheme for school children. Addressing political alliances, he confirmed that the DMK-Congress partnership remains robust for the upcoming elections. The Chief Minister also touched upon his personal life, sharing his fitness routine and his history as an off-spin bowler, while reiterating his commitment to hard work as taught by his father, M. Karunanidhi.



