The Centre refuted Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's claims of withheld funds, citing an increase in project funding over ten years. ₹13,392.89 crore (12.71% of national expenditure) was spent under MNREGA in 2023-24. The average budget for Tamil Nadu railways was ₹879 crore (2009-2014); now it's ₹6,331 crore for 2024-25, officials stated.
