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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: Stalin Releases DMK Manifesto; Promises ₹8,000 Coupon to Housewives to Buy Household Appliances
The DMK’s manifesto includes Rs 8,000 coupons for non-income-tax-assessee homemakers and raises pensions for elderly and disabled, benefiting around 1.3 crore people, Stalin said.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin released the party's 'Superstar' manifesto in Chennai, announcing the Illatharasi Scheme providing Rs 8,000 coupons for household appliances to eligible housewives.
- Aiming to bolster welfare, Stalin announced that the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thoagai payment for women heads of families will increase to Rs 2,000, expanding an initiative already benefiting around 1.30 crore people.
- The manifesto pledges to expand the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to class 8 students, increase higher education grants to Rs 1,500, and create 200,000 jobs through new Neo Tidal Parks by 2030.
- Farmers will receive free pumps without meters, while paddy procurement increases to Rs 3,500 per quintal and sugarcane prices are fixed at Rs 4,500 per tonne; disability pensions will rise to Rs 2,500.
- Stalin claimed that Tamil Nadu has become a leading state under the 'Dravidian model' of governance, asserting the DMK will form the government for the seventh time in the 2026 Assembly elections.
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Tamil Nadu polls: DMK promises Rs 2,000 for women, Rs 8,000 coupons to buy home appliances
Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday released its election manifesto for the Assembly polls, promising to double the monthly handout given to each of the 1.3 crore women under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme to Rs 2,000, The Hindu reported.The party also proposed the Illathu Arasi scheme, under which a Rs 8,000 coupon would be provided to all “non-income tax paying” homemakers to buy any electronic home appliances b…
Tamil Nadu Polls: DMK unveils manifesto, doubles welfare push
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the DMK's election manifesto. The party promises to double monthly assistance for women heads of families to ₹2,000. Old age pensions will also rise to ₹2,000. The manifesto includes schemes for household appliances, free electricity, and laptops for students. Economic plans focus on attracting investments and creating jobs.
In Tamil Nadu, the DMK has promised a coupon worth ₹8,000 for women. Chief Minister MK Stalin stated that the coupons are being distributed to encourage people to purchase household items of their choice. The party's deputy general secretary stated that the manifesto was prepared based entirely on public consultations and suggestions.
TN Assembly polls: DMK unveils manifesto, offers electronics scheme for women
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday, March 29, released his party’s manifesto for the April 23 Assembly elections, and announced providing the “Illatharasi” coupon scheme worth Rs 8,000 for women to buy/replace household electronic goods. He promised to implement a number of welfare measures in different sectors including education, industry and farming should the DMK return to power and described his party’…
Rs 2,000 For Women, Rs 8,000 For Household Items: DMK's Tamil Nadu Manifesto
MK Stalin said the manifesto focuses on "smart economic multipliers," ensuring monetary support boosts local economies, supports small businesses, enhances skills, and drives long-term outcomes.
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