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The AIADMK has launched a strong criticism against Chief Minister MK Stalin's Germany visit. Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan called the investment trip a waste of public money that brought no real benefits to the state. He questioned the need for signing MoUs with companies that already have decades-long operations in India. The opposition party is demanding transparency and a white paper on all the chief minister's foreign visits.

Key Points: AIADMK Slams Stalin Germany Visit as Waste of Taxpayer Money

  • AIADMK questions Rs 7000 crore MoUs with companies already operating in India
  • Accuses DMK of misleading people with foreign trip achievements
  • Demands white paper on all CM foreign family visits
  • Highlights previous global investor meet as a big failure
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AIADMK slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's Germany visit, says waste of taxpayers' money

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's Germany investment trip, calling it an expensive "advertisement exercise" with no real benefits.

"A classic example of how to waste taxpayers' money by the Chief Minister is what M K Stalin has demonstrated - Kovai Sathyan"

Chennai, September 2

AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, accusing him of "wasting taxpayers' money" by going on overseas trips.

The remarks came amid Stalin's visit to Germany as part of his two-nation tour for the 'TNRising Germany Investment Conclave'.

The AIADMK leader alleged that the chief minister's visit brought no real benefit to the state and merely served as an "advertisement exercise" by the ruling DMK.

"A classic example of how to waste taxpayers' money by the Chief Minister is what M K Stalin has demonstrated with his Germany trip, the company, where they have signed MoUs over 3000 crore. That company has been in operation in India for the last 32 years. ...they have an R D facility here, with operations in Haryana and Mumbai, a company which is present in India," Sathyan told ANI.

He questioned the need for Stalin's visit to Germany when the company already had operations in India. Sathyan alleged that the DMK-led government was misleading people by projecting such trips as big achievements.

Sathyan said, "Fifteen months ago, they (DMK-led government) hosted a global investor meet, which, in that global investor meet, was a big failure. This is an advertisement exercise, the usual advertisement exercise by DMK style. This incompetence of the highest standard is costing the common man."

He also demanded transparency on the Chief Minister's frequent foreign visits. "What happened to the white paper we sought on all his foreign family trips, the family trip to Dubai, a family trip to Japan, a family trip to America, now a family trip to Germany? Where is a white paper? But what is the status of the white paper on the global investors, which we asked from the government but they insist not to release those," Sathyan added.

Stalin announced that 26 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 7,020 crore were signed, which will aim to create over 15,000 new jobs in the state.

The Chief Minister concluded his visit to the 'TNRising Germany Investment Conclave' on Tuesday.

In a post on X, Stalin said, "The Germany leg of my overseas investment mission concludes on a strong note. At the #TNRising Germany Investment Conclave, 23 MoUs worth Rs. 3,819 crore were signed, set to generate over 9,000 jobs. Global leaders across renewable energy, automotive components and advanced R&D have chosen Tamil Nadu for their next phase of growth. In total, 26 MoUs worth Rs. 7,020 crore have been signed during the Germany visit, set to generate over 15,000 jobs in Tamil Nadu."

During his Germany visit, the Chief Minister also met with senior executives of BMW Group. Discussions focused on Tamil Nadu's strong position in the automotive and EV sectors. The Chief Minister invited BMW to scale up its operations in the state. BMW leaders reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Tamil Nadu, citing the state's robust EV infrastructure and the company's established Indian footprint, as per a press statement.

- ANI

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Priya S
Actually, AIADMK has a point here. Why go all the way to Germany to sign MoUs with companies already operating in India? The cost of these foreign trips could have been used for local development projects. 🤔
Suresh O
As a small business owner in Coimbatore, I welcome any investment that creates jobs. But transparency is important - the government should disclose the actual cost of these trips and the concrete outcomes.
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Karthik V
BMW already has operations here, so what new did this trip achieve? Seems like a photo opportunity rather than substantial work. Our CMs should focus on improving ease of doing business within the state first.
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Meera T
Whether DMK or AIADMK, all politicians do foreign trips. At least this one resulted in signed MoUs. Let's wait and see if these investments actually materialize on ground. Actions speak louder than press releases.
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Aditya G
️ 15,000 jobs promised is no small number! If even half materialize, it will benefit many Tamil families. We need to attract global companies to compete with states like Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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