CHENNAI: The reactions of political parties in Tamil Nadu to the Union Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, largely mirrored their electoral alliances.
While the DMK and its allies came down strongly against the Budget, parties in the AIADMK–BJP camp, including the PMK, welcomed it. Echoing her party’s stand, DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi termed it an “AI Budget” and said there was neither a reference to the Thirukkural, which usually finds a place in the Budget speech, nor any schemes specifically for Tamil Nadu.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami welcomed the Budget, stating that it reflected India’s economic strength and offered a clear roadmap for growth. His view was echoed by BJP leaders from Tamil Nadu, including state president Nainar Nagenthran.
VCK president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan said the Budget failed to address key concerns such as the fall of the rupee, widening economic inequality and rising unemployment.
TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai said the Budget did not address inflation, unemployment or the revenue loss suffered by TN. CPI(M) MP Su Venkatesan alleged that the centre was unwilling to allocate adequate funds to TN.
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss expressed confidence about the Budget but reiterated his party’s demand that the states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes be increased to 50%.