Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin alleged on Friday (August 15, 2025) that while the states need more rights, on the other hand their rights are being taken away in important areas like education. Stalin advocated the constitution -based steps to re -establish the role of states in terms of distribution of powers and distribution of financial resources.

Stalin said in his address to ‘Fort St. George’ on the occasion of Independence Day that former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the late M. Karunanidhi, ensured the democratic rights to all the Chief Ministers to hoist the national flag on Independence Day.

Continuous decline in power share

He said that the distribution of powers between the Center and the states in the constitution is clearly defined, so that the two can serve the public together. He said that however, due to changes in the political scenario in the last 75 years, the role of the state governments and their power share has steadily declined, which is unfortunate.

The Chief Minister alleged, “In the last few years, the Center is trying to take away the rights of state governments in various areas.” He said that the states have close relations with the public and they need more rights to meet the expectations of the people, but on the contrary, the rights of states are constantly being taken away in major areas like education and health.

Constitution based action is the only way

Stalin also alleged that the states have been made dependent on the Center through central government schemes, distribution of money, central laws and court decisions. He said that the only way to rectify this situation and reconstruct the role of states in the just distribution of powers and resources between the Center-State is the constitution-based action.

The Chief Minister said that on the occasion of this Independence Day, he is strong that the appropriate time has come to take initial steps in this direction and complete the process. He also said that if a state government has to struggle continuously for its valid rights and funds, arguments and knock the door of the courts, then this is not auspicious sign for the federal structure.

Struggle for freedom

He said, ‘This affects the development of not only the state, but the whole country. India can only get a reputation in the world as a strong, united nation, when every state progresses with its unique identity and self -reliance.

Stalin finally said, “It is our duty and responsibility to implement the high ideals of Tamil Nadu across India.” The Chief Minister said that people of all states, religions, languages and cultures fought for freedom and won, so the founders of the nation wished that India became a country of people of all classes in the coming time.

These leaders involved in Independence Day celebrations

He said that it is a true tribute to him to fulfill the wishes of the founders of the nation. The Chief Minister at the Independence Day celebrations ‘Indian Union Muslim League’ leader K.M. Kadar Mohidin was awarded the Thgasal Thamizhar (prestigious Tamil) Award. V. Narayanan, president of the Indian Space Research Organization, was given Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award was presented.

Independence Day was also celebrated with joy in Telangana. Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, Chief Minister A.K. From Revanth Reddy and other dignitaries to the general public, this festival of independence celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Governor Verma hoisted the tricolor at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad, while Chief Minister A.K. Revanth Reddy attended the official ceremony held at the historic Golconda Fort.

Flag hoisting in party offices

BRS Executive Chairman K.K. T. Rama Rao and State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao flagged off in their party offices in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana. AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi attended Independence Day celebrations in various areas of the city including Yakutpura, Mughalpura, Mushirabad and Madina X Road.

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