Chennai: Every year, before the Tamil Nadu government releases its budget, it is customary for the PMK to release a shadow budget. Accordingly, last week, the agricultural shadow budget was released.
Following that, yesterday PMK leader Anbumani released the shadow budget for the year 2026-27. General Secretary Vadivel Ravanan, Treasurer Thilagabama, and others took part in the event.
In that shadow budget, it was stated that priority should be given to conducting a caste-wise census, making Tamil Nadu a drug-free state, ensuring the safety of women and children, providing government jobs to 6 lakh people over the next 4 years, and transforming agriculture into a profitable industry.
Overall, there were 380 schemes in the shadow budget. After this, Anbumani told reporters: In the 2026-27 financial year, Tamil Nadu’s revenue will be Rs. 6,71,891 crore. By managing mineral resources in a better way, non-tax revenue of Rs. 2,17,945 crore can be generated.
The power to punish those accused of corruption in Tamil Nadu through a special court should be granted to the Lokayukta system through a legal amendment.
The Central Government has once again refused approval for the metro project in cities including Madurai and Coimbatore. In this matter, the Tamil Nadu government should continue to exert pressure on the Central Government.
Regarding Mekedatu, it is not necessary for Chief Minister Vijay to hold talks with the Karnataka government. This should be approached legally. During the previous DMK regime, corruption worth up to Rs. 6 lakh crore took place. The present government should focus on the DMK’s corruption. Government officials and those accused of corruption should be put on the 'black list,' he said.
