Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi highlighted a serious issue in his address, stating the Union government is creating roadblocks for the State's projects by delaying approvals and financial aid. Though he did not read the speech himself, the Assembly accepted it as given. He pointed out that the Union government imposed conditions opposing Tamil Nadu's policies, risking a total halt to many schemes. The Governor said, "This situation poses a major impediment to the State’s development." He noted that relief funds after Cyclones Michaung and Fengal were insufficient. For the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, ₹3,548 crore have not been released, forcing the State to cover the costs alone. With reduced Goods and Services Tax revenues, Tamil Nadu requests the Union to stop cesses and surcharges that reduce state funds. The Jal Jeevan Mission, aimed at providing 55 litres of safe water per person daily, also suffered as ₹3,112 crore were withheld for over 18 months, and no new projects got approval. The Governor urged the Union government to release the required funds immediately to save these vital programs.