Actor-turned-politician Vijay unveiled the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining a comprehensive agenda centred on welfare expansion, technology-led governance, and structural economic reforms.
Positioning TVK as a people-centric alternative, he proposed a blend of direct financial assistance and long-term development strategies, with a strong emphasis on employment generation, social security, and integration of artificial intelligence in administration.
The manifesto promises monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 for homemakers, Rs 4,000 unemployment aid for graduates, and Rs 2,500 for diploma holders. It also includes internship stipends ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 and an employment-linked support scheme of Rs 18,000 targeting five lakh youth.
Pension benefits of Rs 3,000 per month are proposed for senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities, extending coverage to 15 lakh beneficiaries.
Women-focused measures include interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh, marriage assistance with gold and silk garments, and free housing land allocations.
The healthcare plan assures free check-ups, affordable medicines, and dedicated cancer insurance.
Basic services feature 200 units of free electricity, universal piped water access, and six free LPG cylinders annually.
The manifesto also advances AI-driven governance and education tools, including support systems for competitive exam preparation and free residential schools from Classes 6 to 12.
Farmers receive proposals for 50 per cent debt relief and solar initiatives, while fishermen gain price support, seasonal aid of Rs 27,000, and Rs 25 lakh insurance coverage.
Worker welfare includes fixed salaries and long-term benefits for government staff.
Vijay also announced a ‘drug-free Tamil Nadu’ mission. Economically, TVK targets transforming the state into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, supported by a Rs 15,000 crore MSME safety net ahead of the April 23 polls.
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