Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty's comments on Tamil Nadu's debt, comparing it unfavorably to Uttar Pradesh, sparked internal party debate. Senior leader P. Chidambaram defended the DMK government, calling Chakravarty's assessment incorrect. Chidambaram argued that total debt is not the sole indicator of economic health, emphasizing debt as a percentage of GSDP, which he stated has remained stable for Tamil Nadu. He also noted the state's fiscal deficit is decreasing.