According to Udhayanidhi, many of the schemes announced in the 2026–27 State Budget are not new. He alleged that the government is rebranding old welfare programmes instead of launching new initiatives. The criticism has added to the ongoing political debate between the ruling TVK government and the opposition DMK. Supporters of the DMK argue that many successful welfare schemes introduced by the previous government have simply been renamed. The discussions are expected to focus on the government’s financial priorities, development plans, and the implementation of welfare schemes.