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BJP's Annamalai Hails Modi's Cultural Leadership at Delhi Pongal Celebration

BJP Tamil Nadu leader K Annamalai praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for championing cultural inclusivity, citing the PM's celebration of festivals like Pongal and Christmas. He asserted that statistical comparisons show infrastructure and scheme allocations for Tamil Nadu have multiplied under the NDA government compared to the UPA era. Annamalai expressed confidence that anti-incumbency against the DMK would lead Tamil Nadu to support the NDA in upcoming elections. The event also saw BJP leaders condemning recent remarks made by DMK figures as signs of desperation.

Key Points: Annamalai Credits PM Modi for Elevating Tamil Culture & Infrastructure

  • Modi praised for cultural inclusivity
  • Statistical growth cited vs UPA era
  • Focus on Tamil Nadu infrastructure
  • NDA eyes anti-incumbency against DMK
  • Condemnation of DMK leaders' remarks
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"Very happy that PM Modi is leading from front, connecting all of us culturally": BJP's K Annamalai at Pongal celebration in Delhi

BJP's K Annamalai praises PM Modi's cultural inclusivity at Delhi Pongal event, highlights development gains and criticizes DMK ahead of elections.

"We are very happy that PM himself is leading from the front, connecting all of us culturally - K Annamalai"

New Delhi, January 14

BJP Tamil Nadu leadet K Annamalai said Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a pivotal role in elevating Tamil culture and infrastructure over the past decade, as Pongal celebrations were held at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan in Delhi.

Speaking to ANI during the celebrations, Annamalai said the BJP was "truly delighted" by the growing cultural inclusiveness seen under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. "PM Narendra Modi has been celebrating Pongal for the last many years. More importantly, the kind of cultural celebrations he undertakes, his home is open to all cultures. Christmas is celebrated in his home. And for the third straight year, the Pongal celebration is happening in different ministers' houses where all the people of Delhi, Tamil origin and different parts of South India, they have come here today. We are very happy that PM himself is leading from the front, connecting all of us culturally," he said.

Highlighting development initiatives, Annamalai said statistical comparisons between the UPA era and the NDA government clearly showed significant growth. "Numbers don't lie. Anybody can compare the statistical numbers of UPA 2004 to 2013-14 and the NDA numbers now. Numbers don't lie. Whatever be the number is, it is at least three or four times it is more, be it the schemes that has come to Tamil Nadu, be it the allocation that has happened for railways. So people of Tamil Nadu knew that Modi Ji, in the last 10 years, has taken Tamil culture to a different level, has taken Tamil infrastructure to a different level," he asserted.

With an eye on the upcoming elections, Annamalai said the NDA was working to capitalise on what he termed "sky-high anti-incumbency" against the DMK government. He expressed confidence ahead of the Prime Minister's proposed visit to Chennai on January 23, stating that Tamil Nadu would "come the NDA way" when results are declared. Dismissing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Annamalai said, "Normally, when a person is losing power, they will keep talking all kinds of senseless things. He called Amit Shah a very bad name a few weeks back. It only shows a sign of desperation, nothing else."

Meanwhile, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan condemned DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's recent remarks, calling him "highly indecent". She urged DMK leaders to stop discriminating against people from other states, stressing that pride in Tamil Nadu should not come at the cost of insulting fellow Indians.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While cultural celebrations are welcome, I wish the focus was equally strong on substantive issues in Tamil Nadu like job creation and industrial growth. The numbers game can be played by both sides. Development should speak for itself without constant comparison to the past.
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Karthik V
As someone from Chennai, the infrastructure push is visible - better trains, highways. But Annamalai is right about the anti-incumbency mood here. People are frustrated with local governance. The upcoming elections will be very interesting.
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Sarah B
I'm an expat living in Delhi, and seeing these celebrations makes me appreciate India's diversity. It's a beautiful thing when a leader's home is open to all cultures. More of this, please.
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Manish T
Tamilisai Soundararajan's point is crucial. Pride in one's state and language should not turn into prejudice against other Indians. We are one country. The political rhetoric needs to mature on all sides.
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Anjali F
Pongal celebrations in Delhi ministers' homes is a nice gesture. But true cultural connection goes beyond photo-ops. It requires sustained respect for Tamil language and autonomy in policy-making. The proof will be in the pudding, as they say.

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