Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has strongly criticized AIADMK leader and former chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, stating that his “dream” of dismantling the government’s laptop distribution scheme will never succeed. In a statement, Udhayanidhi reaffirmed the state government’s firm commitment to continuing the welfare initiative aimed at empowering students through wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital access.
Udhayanidhi stalin said the laptop scheme was introduced with the objective of bridging the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital divide and ensuring that students from economically weaker backgrounds are not deprived of educational opportunities. He emphasized that the scheme has benefited lakhs of students across tamil Nadu and has played a crucial role in promoting wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital learning, especially in government schools and colleges.
Responding to criticism from Edappadi Palaniswami, the deputy chief minister accused the opposition leader of attempting to politicize a progressive welfare program for narrow political gains. He said the AIADMK government, during its tenure, had failed to effectively expand or modernize the scheme, while the present DMK government has strengthened it with a clear focus on quality and accessibility.
Udhayanidhi further stated that the present government views education as a long-term investment rather than an expense. He asserted that no amount of opposition pressure or criticism would deter the government from implementing schemes that uplift students and equip them with skills needed in the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital era.
The deputy chief minister also reiterated that transparency and accountability are being ensured in the implementation of the laptop scheme, and that necessary steps are being taken to distribute devices in a timely manner.
Concluding his statement, stalin -Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>udhayanidhi stalin said that attempts by Edappadi Palaniswami to stall or discredit the scheme would be firmly resisted, and that the government remains committed to safeguarding the future of students and strengthening public education in tamil Nadu.
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