CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday asserted that Tamil Nadu would emerge as the number one state in India by 2031, when “Dravidian model 2.0” reaches completion, referring to his hope of winning a term again in the 2026 polls.

Reiterating his confidence in the development model being pursued by his government, CM Stalin said Tamil Nadu’s success demonstrated the effectiveness of the Dravidian model. He said the aim was to ensure that by 2031, Tamil Nadu would not trail any other state in any sector, but would instead set the national benchmark for development, beating states including BJP-ruled Gujarat.

In a post on social media platform X, he highlighted Tamil Nadu’s current economic performance, saying the State had topped the country in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)

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