Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), October 3 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, branding it a "parasite" that thrives by exploiting tragedies for electoral gain and labelling it a "washing machine" for corrupt individuals. The Chief Minister reaffirmed his party’s commitment to the Dravidian model of governance. "The Dravidian model of governance will prevail, and we'll work tirelessly to make Tamil Nadu a leading state in the country," he said. The Chief Minister, while detailing the progress in the district, said that 46,270 projects valued at Rs 3,250 crore are currently underway in Ramanathapuram.