Kerala Youth Congress state president and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil has been hit by fresh allegations after the release of an audio clip in which he is allegedly heard pressuring a young woman to undergo an abortion.
The audio, aired on Malayalam news channel Reporter TV and widely circulated on social media, features a conversation where Rahul reportedly questions how the child would be raised without a father and presses the woman to terminate the pregnancy. The woman is heard refusing and insisting she would take care of the child herself.
Political commentators and opponents have described the clip as proof of coercion. Critics said the conversation revealed attempts by Rahul to avoid responsibility and force the woman into terminating her pregnancy, despite health risks.
It is reported that this audio portion is part of a longer conversation as well as WhatsApp chats, which they claim further implicates the MLA. They alleged that while Rahul has previously faced accusations of misconduct, this revelation is the most serious to emerge so far.
News18 Malayalam reports that Mamkoottathil has resigned from his post, reportedly submitting his resignation to the Congress national leadership. Sources say the resignation was also conveyed to KPCC president Sunny Joseph over the phone.
The resignation comes after revelations on social media sparked calls for his removal. Party insiders indicate that KM Abhijith may be given temporary charge of the Youth Congress state unit in Rahul’s place.
It is reported that several women leaders of the party had filed complaints against Rahul with AICC general secretary Deepadas Munshi, who oversees the state, with six separate complaints received so far.
This comes after Expatriate writer Honey Bhaskaran accused Mamkoottathil of harassment and misusing private conversations with women to malign them publicly. In a detailed Facebook post, Honey alleged that Rahul initiated Instagram chats during her Sri Lanka trip in June, later distorting their nature to present her as pursuing him. She claimed Rahul has a history of similar behavior toward multiple women, including Youth Congress workers, and accused Congress MP Shafi Parambil of ignoring repeated complaints against him.
Honey urged women to speak out and demanded Rahul resign from politics. The controversy follows several other complaints, with over nine reportedly reaching the AICC. aPolitical reactions include BJP protests demanding his resignation and criticism from CPI(M). The Congress leadership has sought explanations, with the AICC requesting a report from KPCC, while KPCC chief Sunny Joseph emphasized no concrete complaints warrant immediate action, though deliberations continue regarding Rahul’s position ahead of elections.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday reiterated his party’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of minority communities, accusing the Union government of targeting them through divisive legislation.
He also launched a sharp critique against the central government on Wednesday, pledging his party’s strong opposition to the Constitution Bill 2025 that was introduced in parliament by Union Home Minister Amit Shah; he called it a “black law” that he alleges is designed to stifle dissent and move the country towards dictatorship.
Stalin made these remarks while speaking at the book launch ceremony of late DMK leader and former minister, Rahman Khan, in Chennai. The event, which also saw the presence of party leaders including Udhayanidhi Stalin, was used by the Chief Minister to pay rich tributes to Khan’s legacy and, significantly, to reiterate the DMK’s steadfast commitment to protecting minority communities.
In his speech, Stalin fondly remembered Rahman Khan as a “star speaker” whose voice “echoed like thunder in the Legislative Assembly.” He chronicled Khan’s long-standing commitment to the party’s principles, even in the face of personal threats, framing him as an ideal DMK cadre.
This tribute seamlessly transitioned into a stark political warning. Stalin referred to the bill recently introduced in Parliament, which he termed a “black law.”
“Yesterday, in Parliament, a black law has been brought to remove those who oppose them (the government) by using intelligence agencies,” Stalin stated, ostensibly referring to the recently introduced Constitution Bill 2025 legislation that allegedly could target opposition leaders. He directly addressed the Union Home Minister, drawing a parallel with previous controversial laws.
“Before this, they brought various laws against the minorities like the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Waqf Amendment Act. Just as we strongly opposed these laws on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, we will also oppose this black law,” he declared to applause.
The Chief Minister questioned the intent behind these legislative moves, accusing the ruling BJP at the center of diverting public attention from pressing issues.
“Why are they doing all this? They are diverting people from their problems… They are doing it to divert the country from the path of democracy,” Stalin asserted.
Linking the party’s past actions to its present resolve, Stalin used the occasion to send a clear message of support to minority communities. He expressed confidence that the current generation of DMK leaders would continue to stand by them.
“I say with confidence that we will always stand by the minority people like DMK is, and that DMK is here for you, for this community, especially for the minority community,” he said, assuring that the party founded on the principles of social justice would remain their steadfast ally.
Stalin released 5 books written by former Minister A. Rahman Khan at the Kalaignar Arangam in Teynampet, Chennai. He released the books: Journey of Justice, Silently Sleeping Snowdrops, Taj Mahals of the World, Autumn Blooming Flowers, and Stars Unseen by the Sky.
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Tension prevailed at the Thiruparankundram Murugan temple when a liquor bottle was found in the bag of a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) volunteers who had come to the shrine as they have come to attend the party’s second state conference in Madurai’s Parapatti on 21 August 2025
According to police, security personnel on duty at the temple stopped and checked the bags of a group of TVK workers arriving for darshan. During inspection, a liquor bottle was discovered. In the commotion, the bottle slipped and fell at the temple entrance, creating a scene that shocked devotees.
Temple cleaning staff immediately rushed to clear the mess. However, the incident caused inconvenience to worshippers visiting the temple since morning. Police later seized the liquor and sent back the volunteers involved.
The discovery of alcohol within temple premises has sparked sharp reactions from devotees, with many condemning the negligence. Temple authorities and police are monitoring the situation closely.
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Expatriate writer Honey Bhaskaran has publicly accused Kerala Youth Congress state president and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil of harassment and misusing conversations with women to malign their character. In a detailed Facebook post, Honey alleged that Rahul attempted to initiate conversations with her on social media and later misrepresented them to others in a derogatory manner.
Honey claimed that Rahul has a history of similar behavior toward multiple women, including Youth Congress workers, and accused Congress MP Shafi Parambil of shielding him despite receiving several complaints.
She wrote (translated from Malayalam via Google Translate), “Rahul Mamkoottathil – An Experience.
I don’t know you personally. I don’t know any of your personal issues until the news comes out with your female subjects in the media these past days. Until then, there was no understanding of personal matters other than your non-exemplary actions in politics.
Whenever I go on a trip, people who are travel lovers always come looking for information about that trip and the country to travel. I use to say this too.
When there are no lifelong enemies in politics, I am not the kind of person who sees them as disagreements when someone from another politics comes to talk to me, I am not that kind of person who dares to insult and post against him. My political correctness is that I can deal with people who interfere decently even in the midst of political disagreements. Awareness.
This June 9th. The time when I was traveling to Sri Lanka. You first came to my insta messenger that day. Your beginning was by sending a heart to my photo, rushing for the details of the journey. Since I told you that you have plan to go to Sri Lanka, I explained it to you without any prejudices. Later you bet on the Nilambur election that the left candidate will lose.
Saw the sequence of your messages when I looked in the morning. I didn’t give you a reply and encouraged you because I smelled chicken pox from it that I didn’t intend to stop the chat. That chat ended there because I didn’t reply.
That was my first and last communication with you.
Although I realized that my understanding of the day was not wrong while women who have faced your exploitative attempts in various ways are openly expressing their experiences, I’m not mature enough to insult a decent conversation.
But it was yesterday that I knew the porn story behind you chatting me. That too through one of your buddies in Youth Congress. What a low class person he is.
That is also the reason for this post.
When you shamelessly told your friends in Youth Congress that I came over and chatted with you and this is normal. The thing that shocked me even more is the fact that you had that conversation sitting in the middle of those poultry fields. Those chickens haven’t known what you wrote or who came first for the conversation.
When another Congress worker in Kozhikattangal believed what you said, the leader who always walks with his hand on your shoulder told this to a friend of mine, the person replied with a heavy kintel back.
My friend, even though he works in the same congress movement as yours, he has not stooped to stand in queue to meet with a political garbage like you. He replied with my political consciousness.
Go out there and talk to women, Mindy, people need to know the psycho in you who misrepresent their conversations between perverts. That’s what this post is for.
I am a person who has written my disagreements with you politically in harsh language on my wall without mercy. Even the Nilambur election post has said about the fake in you. Hey spider mammoonje, you don’t have a little shame to say such bad things about me….
It is clear from this that the one who laughs with a smile while sitting in the crowd and mocking women.
I feel awe and pity for the women in your own party that you have interacted with recently. How many obscenities would you have sung in these sexually impoverished groups when you mentioned the women you directly interacted with? You can imagine how scared the women who shared their privacy with you must have been to keep quiet.
What a Youth Congress activist said today is that Shafi Parambil has a clear understanding of all the perverts in Youth Congress including you. He who goes to the legislative assembly and makes big speeches for women doesn’t listen to a single complaint filed by Youth Congress activists against the women trainees of Youth Congress. Even the complaint given by that woman has not been listened to. They are not writing just because they are Congress activists. How many times must have been told like this about this gang of scoundrels?
Those who are more disgusting than the one who committed a molester who once spoke, walked with, trusted, and shared their privacy or create stories like their mental disability. Women trapped in trauma will be so devastated by those colorized stories that can never come out of. The danger of such male groups to women is not small. They have no apologies. Does not deserve a decent reply.
They are too dishonest species that they can’t even be approached in an area where women go to stay in politics. Such people coming into political sequences will make the word politics anti-human.
So Rahul Mangoottam, the spider Mammoonje…
It’s not comrades who have personally convinced me that you are a complete political waste. Youth Congress activists who put their hands on your shoulders, sleep, dance, participate in fund theft and spend most of their day with you. How much you have understood your dishonesty, this must have reached me as a leftist through them?
I am adding to the comments because it is the biggest necessity for the women who are walking with you to know the liar in you even though the conversations you had with men are so fast and do not want to let them out.
If you have any sincerity left with your political movement other than drowning funds and female affairs, all you need to do is quit your political career. That is dignity…!”
What Are Her Allegations?
Honey stated that Rahul first messaged her on Instagram during his Sri Lanka trip in June.
She alleged that he later distorted the nature of the chat, projecting her as someone “following him,” and shared these misrepresentations with friends.
Honey said she was later informed by Youth Congress insiders about how Rahul spoke about her and other women.
According to her, many female colleagues within the Congress have faced similar experiences.
“Rahul tells every woman he approaches that he is not in a relationship with anyone else and that his love is only for her. Victims mistake this for genuine affection,” Honey wrote. She urged more women to speak out so that “no one else falls into this trap.”
Accusations Against Party Leadership
Honey further alleged that senior Congress leader Shafi Parambil has ignored multiple complaints against Rahul, despite being aware of his alleged misconduct. She accused the party of enabling “perverts within its ranks” while projecting itself as a champion of women’s rights.
She said, “What should disgust us more than the perpetrator are those who gossip about women’s private conversations and mental health struggles, traumatizing them further.”
Honey concluded by demanding that Rahul step down from politics, stating, “If Rahul has any sincerity left, he should end his political career. That would be the real honor.”
Growing List of Complaints
Honey’s post comes amid mounting allegations against Rahul from multiple quarters:
Actress and journalist Rini Ann George revealed that a prominent Youth Congress leader (implied to be Rahul) had behaved inappropriately with her, including inviting her to a five-star hotel. She claimed she reported the incident to senior leaders, but no action was taken.
Several women Youth Congress leaders have also reportedly complained internally about harassment, with more than nine complaints said to have reached the AICC.
Political Reactions
The BJP staged a protest in Palakkad, demanding Rahul’s resignation, while accusing the Congress of protecting him. The CPI(M) too has seized on the controversy, criticizing the Congress for inaction.
According to reports, the KPCC and AICC have sought explanations from Rahul. Discussions are ongoing within the party about whether he should step down as Youth Congress state president. As per a The New Indian Express report, the Congress leadership is considering removing Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil from the post of Youth Congress state president. Sources said the AICC has sought a report from the KPCC, with senior leaders fearing Rahul’s continuation could harm the party’s image ahead of elections. Though discussions on replacing him had been held earlier, no action was taken. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph, however, maintained there are no concrete complaints to warrant immediate action and said decisions would follow thorough discussions.
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Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests over the past week, as thousands of devotees, women’s groups, pro-Hindu activists, and BJP-JD(S) leaders poured onto the streets across multiple districts, condemning what they called a “systematic conspiracy” to defame the revered pilgrimage centre of Dharmasthala and its Dharmadhikari, Dr. Veerendra Heggade.
Belagavi & Vijayapura
In Belagavi, members of the Sri Dharmasthala Bhaktabhimani Vedike staged a rasta roko at Rani Channamma Circle before marching to the Deputy Commissioner’s office to submit a memorandum. Hundreds of women self-help group members joined, praising Dharmasthala’s charitable works. Religious leaders demanded strict legal action against portals and YouTubers accused of maligning the shrine.
In Vijayapura, protestors marched from Sri Siddeshwar Swami Math to the DC’s office, alleging that “anti-Hindu forces” were behind the smear campaign. Former BJP MLC Arun Shahapur addressed the gathering.
Yadgir
Hundreds of devotees marched from Subhash Chandra Chowk to the DC’s office, raising slogans against YouTubers and influencers accused of uploading defamatory content. Protesters demanded a fresh SIT probe into the intentions and funding of those spreading falsehoods.
Chikkamagaluru
Over 2,000 devotees participated in a 2 km march from the Taluk Office to Azad Park. The rally was marked by devotional hymns, drums, and widespread participation of women. Protesters condemned attempts to malign Dharmasthala in the name of the ongoing mass burial case.
Koppal
Thousands, including a large number of women and a differently-abled Muslim man in a wheelchair, joined a rally from Ishwar Park to the DC’s office. Several Muslim women also participated, signalling inter-community solidarity in defending Dharmasthala’s sanctity.
Mysuru
Thousands of women devotees staged a march from Old Dairy Circle to the DC’s office, carrying placards supporting Dr. Veerendra Heggade. They demanded transparency in the SIT probe and warned of severe consequences for those defaming the temple town.
Kalaburagi
Hindu and Kannada organisations, along with former BJP MLA Dattatreya Patil and other leaders, rallied from Jagat Circle to the DC’s office after garlanding the statue of Basavanna. Protesters denounced “fake YouTubers” spreading malicious content.
Shivamogga
Devotees under the Sri Dharmasthala Bhaktabhimani Vedike staged a massive march in the city. Former Deputy CM K.S. Eshwarappa and JD(S) leaders joined, demanding the arrest of the anonymous person who first alleged mass burials. Participants included Jain organisations such as Sri Hombuja Jain Math, Jain Milan, and Digambar Jain Sangha.
Honnavara
A huge crowd marched through the coastal town, echoing slogans of solidarity with Dharmasthala and condemning conspiracies against Hindu religious institutions.
In solidarity with Dharmasthala, thousands across Karnataka are rising in support! Yesterday in Honnavara, a massive crowd marched to protest the conspiracy targeting Dharmasthala. #StandWithDharmasthalapic.twitter.com/lNZFhqHr1S
In a show of direct solidarity, over 2,000 workers led by Yelahanka MLA S.R. Vishwanath arrived in more than 400 vehicles under the banner Dharmasthala Chalo. They offered prayers and pledged unwavering support to Dr. Heggade.
Belagavi Silent Rally
On Tuesday, despite heavy rains, thousands joined a silent rally organised by the Dharmasthala Hitarakshana Samiti. Participants, including seers and community leaders, marched with black armbands and umbrellas. BJP’s Abhay Patil warned of a statewide “Dharmasthala Chalo” movement if the government failed to act.
Meanwhile, the SIT probing the alleged “mass burial” conducted a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scan at Point No. 13, but no human remains were found. Excavation continues with heavy machinery, with officials suspecting soil dumped during dam construction may be covering the alleged site.
A Unified Stand
Across Karnataka, protesters reiterated a single message: “We stand with Dharmasthala and Dr. Veerendra Heggade.”
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A lawyer suffered serious injuries in an accident caused by a nylon rope that had been tied across a road for the Ungaludan Stalin event in Theni district.
According to police, the incident occurred near Palanichatti where a rope had been fixed across the road to regulate traffic for a camp organised in connection with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s programme.
Ramachandran, a lawyer, was travelling on a two-wheeler with his wife when the rope tightened around his neck, causing both of them to fall. He sustained a severe neck injury and a bone fracture and was admitted to hospital for treatment. His wife escaped with minor injuries.
A complaint has been lodged against the event organisers, and an investigation is underway.
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Ahmedabad is reeling from the shock of a class 8 Muslim student stabbing to death a class 10 Hindu student at Seventh-Day Adventist School in the city.
According to reports, blood-soaked Nayan was lying in the school compound for more than 20 minutes, but the school management did not even bother to call an ambulance.
Early Wednesday morning, a large crowd of community members gathered outside the school, leading to protests that escalated into vandalism on the school premises. Reports indicate that some school staff were also assaulted during the demonstrations.
Police deployed a significant force to restore order, and clashes were reported between protesters and law enforcement. The accused student has been taken into custody, and authorities are proceeding under juvenile laws.
In the wake of the tragedy, parents and Hindu organizations have filed complaints against the school’s principal and management, seeking accountability for the incident.
Alleged screenshots of the stabber’s chat going viral on social media reveal he showed no remorse for his actions. India Today shared these screenshots as below:
Image Source: India Today
Friend: Bhai, did you do something today?
Accused: Yes.
Friend: Did you stab someone?
Accused: Who told you?
Friend: Please call for a minute.
Accused: No, no. I am with my brother. He doesn’t know what happened today.
Friend: He (the victim) has died.
The accused then asked his friend how he had come to know about the incident. The friend replied that he had met a mutual acquaintance on the road, who had informed him about it.
Accused: Tell him (the common friend) that I killed him. He knows me, tell him right now.
Friend: What actually happened?
Accused: Arrey, he (the victim) asked me, “Who are you and what will you do?” etc.
Friend: ***** You can’t stab someone to death for this. You could have just beaten him up, not killed him.
Accused: Whatever happened has happened now.
Friend: Take care of yourself. Go underground for some time. Delete these chats.
Accused: Ok.
Negligence?
The victim’s family accused the school administration of gross negligence. They alleged that no ambulance was arranged and that the boy was left lying unconscious in a pool of blood until his relatives arrived. The family said they were forced to take him to hospital in an autorickshaw and claimed he might have survived had medical help been provided in time.
The boy’s grandfather alleged that despite serious injuries, the school authorities failed to act. He also accused the school’s security of being lax, claiming that students managed to bring in a weapon unchecked. He further alleged that the victim, who came from a vegetarian family, had earlier been deceived into consuming meat by fellow students.
Grandfather’s Statement
Speaking to OpIndia, the victim’s grandfather said, “A few days earlier, a Muslim student had quarrelled with my grandson while he was coming down the stairs after school, but later they made amends by apologising. Yesterday afternoon (around the time the school closed on the day of the incident), a group of Muslim boys with their faces covered attacked my grandson with a knife. How that boy entered school with a knife? That boy is in 8th standard, and my grandson is in 10th. The boy who stabbed was caught last night by police in Shah Alam area. We have requested the police that school will not reopen till we get justice.”
Ahmedabad’s Seventh Day School Horror: Class 8 Muslim student stabs Class 10 Hindu student to death, Grandfather speaks to OpIndia. pic.twitter.com/I4oGEWUmKn
He also stated that the victim and his entire family were vegetarians, yet some Muslim students used to bring mutton to the school and mislead his grandson into eating it by claiming it was paneer.
Arrests
So far, two people have been arrested, and an FIR has been filed. Police have called in a forensic team to examine if bloodstains were tampered with at the scene. CCTV footage is being reviewed, and statements of nine staff and security personnel have been recorded. The District Education Officer has issued a notice to the school seeking a full report.
Several parents have since alleged that Tuesday’s stabbing was not an isolated incident. They claimed that past cases of violence and drug use involving students were ignored by the school. One parent alleged that her son was assaulted two months ago, but no disciplinary action was taken.
Rare diseases were included as a focus area under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for pharmaceuticals, which has considerably brought down the treatment cost, an official statement from Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said on Thursday.
Eight drugs for rare conditions have been supported under the PLI scheme, including Eliglustat for Gaucher’s Disease, where the cost of treatment has come down from Rs 1.8–3.6 crore annually to Rs 3–6 lakh, according to Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Other supported treatments include Trientine for Wilson’s Disease, Nitisinone for Tyrosinemia Type 1 and Cannabidiol for Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome, among others. He noted that such tangible reductions in treatment costs demonstrate the transformative potential of targeted policy interventions.
Agrawal delivered a special address during the inaugural session of the ‘Rare Diseases Conference 2025’ at FICCI auditorium. He commended the organisers for bringing focus to an issue of growing significance that has historically not received adequate attention. He underlined that although rare diseases may appear infrequent individually, collectively they affect nearly one in every twenty individuals — around 5 per cent of the population — making them a major public health concern.
Agrawal also emphasised that the rare disease challenge should be seen through a human lens and as a question of inclusion, not merely a medical or technical problem. Citing the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inclusive vision of ‘Divyangjan’, Agrawal called for a response from government, industry, academia and civil society to address the multifaceted burden faced by patients and caregivers.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s Independence Day address, he recalled: “We are known as the pharmacy of the world but isn’t it the need of the hour to invest in research and development? Shouldn’t we be the ones providing the best and most affordable medicines for the welfare of humanity?”
The Secretary also encouraged corporates to factor in rare disease patients under their CSR initiatives and patient assistance programmes, considering the heavy financial and emotional burden on affected families.
He urged all stakeholders to evaluate their policies, regulations, funding models and programme designs through the lens of inclusivity. He suggested exploring special pathways or regulatory exemptions to address the unique needs of the rare disease community.
-IANS
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The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, an elementary school in Little Rock, US’ Arkansas, was placed under lockdown after a fatal shooting occurred near the school’s parking lot. The lockdown has since been lifted, and parents were seen picking up their children, according to local media reports.
The school, located on 700 E 17th Street, became the site of a heavy police presence as officers cordoned off the area to investigate. Authorities confirmed that the shooting took place at 15th and Bragg Street, close to the school’s parking lot.
A woman was found unresponsive at the scene with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Officials confirmed that no students were harmed in the incident. The Little Rock Police Department announced that the suspected shooter was taken into custody.
Preliminary findings suggest that the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. condemned the killing in strong terms, describing it as senseless and deeply troubling, particularly because it happened near a school.
“This should never, ever happen,” the mayor said. “We are heartbroken and outraged, but also thankful to the staff who protected the safety of our children today. Our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the victim,” he added.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. Once the campus was secured, parents were contacted and asked to collect their children.
The Little Rock School District issued a statement emphasising that the incident was isolated and did not involve students, though it acknowledged the psychological impact on those who witnessed it.
“The District has sent counsellors and social workers to work with students, staff, and families through this challenging situation,” the statement said. “We remain in contact with police as their investigation continues and ask the community to keep the Rockefeller ECC family in their prayers and thoughts.” Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting while the community grapples with shock and grief over the violence so close to a place meant to ensure children’s safety.
-IANS
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will embark on a European tour covering Germany and the UK from August 30 to September 8 as part of his ongoing efforts to attract foreign investments and accelerate the state’s economic growth towards the ambitious target of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Over the past four years, Cm Stalin has made four overseas trips, visiting Dubai, Singapore, Japan, Spain, and the US, where he met investors and invited them to set up industries in Tamil Nadu. These efforts are seen as a cornerstone of his industrial development strategy aimed at positioning the state as a global investment hub.
Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, in a statement, highlighted the tangible success of these missions. He pointed out that 77 per cent of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during Stalin’s international visits have already been implemented, marking a new record in execution.
Similarly, 80 per cent of the agreements inked during global investor summits have been translated into action, strengthening Tamil Nadu’s track record in honouring commitments and creating a business-friendly environment. Rajaa emphasised that this upcoming tour is expected to bring in fresh agreements and business collaborations that will further enhance the state’s industrial profile.
“The consistency in converting MoUs into real investments gives confidence to global investors that Tamil Nadu is a reliable destination for business,” he said.
Minister Rajaa also revealed on his X handle that CM Stalin will leave for Germany and England on the morning of August 30 and will return to Chennai on September 8. The Chief Minister is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with industrial leaders and sign new business agreements aimed at expanding investment opportunities in sectors ranging from manufacturing to green technology.
The trip underscores Stalin’s proactive approach to economic diplomacy, blending political leadership with aggressive investment promotion. By taking Tamil Nadu’s growth story directly to global boardrooms, the Chief Minister hopes to secure large-scale projects that can generate employment, boost exports, and solidify the state’s position as India’s leading industrial hub.
With this being his fifth overseas visit since taking office, the focus remains firmly on ensuring that Tamil Nadu not only attracts investments but also sustains them through rapid implementation and effective governance.
-IANS
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