Modi Sees 'Bihar Effect' in TN, Praises Farmers for Adopting Natural Farming
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{ "title": "Modi Sees 'Bihar Effect' in TN, Praises Farmers for Adopting Natural Farming", "article": "Tamil Nadu is on the cusp of a significant change, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Modi observed that the enthusiasm of farmers waving towels in the air reminded him of the 'winds of Bihar' arriving in TN before him. The reference is to the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) landslide victory in Bihar. The Prime Minister's comments come ahead of the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu next year, where the ruling DMK coalition is facing opposition from the BJP. However, Modi's speech focused more on the expansion of natural farming, which he believes is essential for the 21st century. Natural farming, Modi said, can help combat climate change, keep soil healthy, and protect people from harmful chemicals. He praised farmers in south Indian states for adopting traditional methods of natural farming, which have resulted in lower input costs and chemical-free crops. The Prime Minister also released the 21st instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, worth over ₹18,000 crore, which was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 9 crore beneficiaries across the country. Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu has been surrounded by controversy, with the DMK accusing the BJP-led Union government of blocking Metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai. However, state BJP leaders have dismissed the allegations, saying that the Centre returned the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) based on the 2017 Metro Policy. The BJP leaders also pointed out that Tamil Nadu has received ₹1.5 lakh crore in rail funds under the NDA government, contradicting the DMK's claims of an anti-Tamil Nadu agenda. They suggested that the state can resubmit its proposals using urban agglomeration data or provide special justification, similar to the approvals given for Agra, Bhopal, and Patna Metro projects."
