Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK0 chief Vijay on Thursday released his party's manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, announcing a series of welfare measures aimed at women youth, and economically weaker sections.
Vijay, who is a candidate from the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, released the document at an event attended by party members and supporters.
TVK stands for "honest administration": Vijay
Addressing the gathering, Vijay asserted that TVK stands for "honest administration" and claimed his party's manifesto reflects a commitment to transparency. "TVK has adopted honest administration as its ideology. That is why we say that even our party’s first election manifesto is an assurance of honesty," he said.
He also launched a sharp attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing it and other parties of offering similar poll promises with minor variations. "We will not mislead like Stalin. We are not making any hurried manifesto filled with empty promises to the people. We had said that DMK and others are all the same, right?" he said.
Among the key announcements, Vijay promised Rs 2,500 per month for women below 60 years of age and six free LPG cylinders annually for every household. To support women from economically weaker backgrounds, he also pledged marriage assistance, including 8 grams of gold and a quality silk saree.
The TVK chief further promised to establish an AI Ministry, an AI University, and an AI City, while assuring corruption-free and efficient governance if voted to power.
Key announcements from Vijay
Women and Welfare
- Rs 2,500 per month for women heads of families (up to 60 years)
- 6 free LPG cylinders annually for every household
- 8 grams gold + silk saree for brides from families earning below Rs 5 lakh
- Rs 15,000 per year for mothers of school-going children (Classes 1–12)
- Interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for women-led SHGs
Youth and employment
- Rs 5,000 per month for unemployed graduates
- 5 lakh internships annually
- Rs 10,000/month for graduates
- Rs 8,000/month for ITI/diploma holders
- Startup loans up to Rs 5 lakh and business loans up to Rs 25 lakh
- Fixed schedule for government job exams
Education
- Collateral-free education loans up to Rs 20 lakh
- Free AI-powered coaching for competitive exams
- 100 residential "Kamarajar" schools
- Modernisation of government schools
Healthcare
- Family health insurance up to Rs 25 lakh
- New multi-speciality hospitals
- Free annual full-body check-ups
- Focus on a drug-free Tamil Nadu
Farmers
- Full crop loan waiver for farmers owning <5 acres
- 50% waiver for those with >5 acres
- Rs 15,000 annual assistance per farmer
- MSP: Rs 3,500/quintal for paddy, Rs 4,500 for sugarcane
- 100% crop insurance
- Rs 10,000 yearly support for farm labourers
- 5 lakh solar pumps
Fishermen
- Rs 27,000 lean-season relief
- Subsidised diesel for boats
- Rs 25 lakh accident insurance
- Permanent housing
- MSP-like system for fish prices
Others
- Rs 3,000 monthly pension for senior citizens, widows, and differently-abled
- Review of Old Pension Scheme
- Regularisation of contract staff after 5 years
- Rs 18,000 salary for Anganwadi workers
- Rs 10,000 salary for sanitation workers
- Rs 15 lakh retirement benefit
- AI Ministry, AI University, and AI City
- Target: Rs 1.5 trillion Tamil Nadu economy by 2036
- Rs 15,000 crore MSME support
- District-wise development plans
- Doorstep delivery of government services
- Time-bound service guarantee (certificates, documents, etc.)
- One Assembly day dedicated to public issues
- 10% district budget to be decided by citizens
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight. Vijay is contesting from two seats.
The voting in Tamil Nadu is scheduled for April 23 in a single phase, while the vote counting will happen on May 4. According to the latest voter list, the state has approximately 5.67 crore registered voters. Out of the 234 total Assembly constituencies, 44 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 2 for Scheduled Tribes.
The main parties competing in these elections include the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Kongu (TVK), and the Indian National Congress.
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