Amid the LPG shortage triggered by the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to people to not panic and assured public interest will be protected.
Addressing a NDA meeting in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, he slammed the ruling DMK over alleged corruption, dynasty politics and broken promises.
Expresses confidence tackling LPG crisis
The PM expressed confidence of tackling the LPG crisis, where short supply of commercial LPG has crippled the country’s hotel sector.
“I would like to appeal to people, let us only spread correct, verified information,” he said, apparently referring to the LPG crisis.
The conflict has affected whole world’s energy supply chain, he said.
India first approach, no need to panic
“Today, I would like to speak to the people of Tamil Nadu about the conflict in West Asia. It has affected the whole world’s energy supply chain. We believe in the ideology of India first. There is no need to panic or pay attention to rumours. In any situation, we have seen how our government always puts interests of India above everything,” he said.
“During Covid pandemic, 140 crore Indians showed the world how mature our nation is. I am confident that as a nation, we will navigate every situation successfully,” he said.
The PM’s comments came in the wake of the commercial LPG short supply and opposition criticism over the issue and also amidst fears of a possible shortage of or spurt in prices of petrol and diesel in the coming days.
Addressing the mega rally, attended by all NDA constituents, Modi slammed the DMK rule in Tamil Nadu and said that people wanted a government that worked for every family, and not just for one family.
Rs 5,650 crore projects unveiled
Earlier, Modi unveiled inaugurated Rs 5,650 crore projects and said these projects would create thousands of jobs for the youth of the state.
DMK accused of scientific corruption model
Further, just like all rivers go to sea, all corrupt money in the state goes to one family, he said, targeting the DMK regime. The Dravidian party was infamous for its “scientific corruption model,” he alleged.
The DMK was “infamous for their scientific corruption” model, he said retorting to party president and Chief Minister M K Stalin’s refrain on the Dravidian model of governance, and alleged that “ministers may change, MLAs may change, but power remains only with one dynasty.”
Cash-for-jobs scam ruins middle-class dreams
Targeting DMK in the cash for jobs scam, he said when jobs were sold for money, the dreams of the middle class and poor were destroyed.
Farmers denied promised grain storage
The DMK had promised grain warehouses but today, “farmers are searching for these, which are nowhere to be found.” Noting that the farmers of Cauvery delta form the backbone of Tamil Nadu’s food security, he said, “TN farmers deserve fair prices, good facilities and modern storage infrastructure.”
Airport projects highlight Centre’s support
On the international airport status for Madurai, he said the Centre brought the world to the doorstep of the city. Also, he underscored a new terminal for Tiruchirappalli airport, which is ‘modern, also fully immersed in culture of TN.’
“The river Cauvery flows with unstoppable force. Similarly, in this election season in Tamil Nadu, the desire for change is going to a huge momentum. The whole state has made its mind to throw our DMK from the government. The people want a government that works for every family, not for just one family. And they know that only NDA can bring the change for Tamil Nadu,” he said.
Centre respects Tamil culture, engages with people
He took a keen interest in connecting with Tamil people, and when it came to respecting the state and its culture, the Centre has always been at the forefront.
“The upcoming election is the most important in Tamil Nadu’s history. The choice before the people is very clear–one path leads to corruption, dynasty politics and broken promises. The other path leads to development, opportunity and honest governance. I have full faith in the wisdom of the people. Together we will build a Tamil Nadu that is prosperous; together we will build an India that is developed. Let your voice from Trichy echo across the state, TN wants change, TN wants NDA.”
Modi highlights law-and-order failures
Modi lashed out at the DMK regime on crimes against women and children in the state and said violent crimes against them have become common. Criminals roamed fearlessly, harming women he said.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss and BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran also lashed out against the DMK on issues, including law and order and dynasty rule.
Published on March 12, 2026
