New Delhi: Chief Minister mk stalin On Sunday she accused the BJP-led central government of trying to reduce Tamil Nadu’s political representation under the pretext of proposed women’s reservation, as she addressed an election rally in Paramakudi and sharpened her campaign promises ahead of the polls.Accusing the southern states of “betrayal”, Stalin said the Center wants to punish regions like Tamil Nadu, which have successfully implemented population control measures and have contributed significantly to national development. He stressed that democratic forces across the country would oppose the move.“Does AIADMK chief Palaniswami have the courage to protest and raise questions about this injustice?” Stalin targeted the opposition and questioned its stand on the issue.The chief minister also outlined a series of welfare measures, promising to increase the number of buses under the fare-free travel scheme for women if the DMK returns to power, which he described as a “Dravidian model 2.0” government.Highlighting the impact of existing schemes, Stalin said that under the free bus travel initiative, women took more than 935 crore journeys in 1,800 days. He described the DMK manifesto as an “election superstar” and reiterated the promise of Rs 8,000 coupons for the purchase of home appliances.On the welfare of fishermen, he said seaweed farming would be encouraged and, without directly naming Sri Lanka, urged the central government to take back Katchatheevu.Earlier in the day, Stalin took a morning walk in Paramakudi, interacting with residents and seeking their support as the election campaign intensifies in the state.