Olympic Academy, Rs 2,000 assistance for women, pumpsets for farmers: DMK’s big election pitch before Tamil Nadu elections. india news
New Delhi: MK Stalin unveiled a series of welfare promises and development schemes at a DMK rally in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday, pitching them as major offerings ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Addressing party workers and voters in central Tamil Nadu, the DMK chief sought support for the party candidates by highlighting his government’s track record and outlining new commitments if returned to power.He said Tiruchirappalli would be developed on a par with Chennai, indicating an emphasis on decentralization of development beyond the state capital. Stalin also used the platform to compare the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu with BJP-ruled states, while claiming stability under his leadership.The chief minister reiterated that his government has fulfilled key assurances, including fare-free bus travel for women, and pointed to welfare measures aimed at education, agriculture and women empowerment being central to the DMK’s election pitch.
What promise did CM Stalin make before the elections?
- Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme will be extended to students up to class 8.
- Sugarcane purchase price will be increased to Rs 4,500 per tonne.
- If DMK returns to power, paddy will be purchased at the rate of Rs 3,500 per quintal.
- Pumpsets will be provided to 20 lakh farmers to meet irrigation needs.
- Women beneficiaries will get monthly assistance of Rs 2,000.
- College going students will be given financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month.
- Women will be given coupons worth Rs 8,000 to purchase home appliances of their choice.
- Around 9 lakh students will continue to receive Rs 1,000 per month for higher education assistance.
- Tiruchirappalli will be developed with projects like a major library, Tidal Park and an Olympic Academy.
- Infrastructure in the area will be expanded with initiatives including mini stadiums, schools and drinking water projects.
Stalin said his administration has ensured that “no caste riots continue in TN, communal violence in BJP-ruled states, mob violence in UP or violence in Manipur,” and urged voters to support the DMK for continuity in governance and welfare delivery.