Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday announced that the state has recorded a remarkable 11.19% economic growth, calling it a major milestone under the Dravidian Model of governance. Citing official figures released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Stalin emphasised that this double-digit growth is not just a political achievement, but a collective success for the state’s administration and its people.
“This is not something we are saying for self-praise. The data comes from the Union Ministry itself. Tamil Nadu’s economy has touched a new high under our government,” Stalin said, addressing a gathering in Chennai.
He further noted that this is the first time in 14 years that Tamil Nadu has witnessed double-digit economic growth. The last instance was in 2010-11, when the state recorded 13.12% growth under the leadership of M. Karunanidhi, also from the DMK. Stalin highlighted the continuity of progress under the Dravidian Model and said the state had surpassed its own growth projections for the financial year.
“We predicted strong performance, but the results have gone beyond expectations,” Stalin added. He credited not only the government but also the efforts of the ministers, bureaucrats, and the people of Tamil Nadu for this achievement.
