Rameswaram, April 6 -- In a veiled reference to ruling DMK's oft-repeated charge that the BJP-led Government at the Centre has neglected Tamil Nadu and has not allocated enough funds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Centre has provided increased allocation for the State over the last 10 years but still some people are 'crying' for more funds.

Underlining Tamil Nadu's critical role in India's economic development, Mr Modi said the central government has tripled its financial allocation to various infra developmental projects to the state over the past decade and railway funding has increased seven-fold in the last ten years.

"Despite increased allocation for TN some 'cry' over funds", he said, without naming the DMK.

"They can onl...