Stalin calls DMK poll document a ‘superstar’ manifesto
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, promising a wide range of welfare measures focused on women, families, youth and farmers.
Releasing the document in Chennai, Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin described the party’s manifesto as a “superstar”, saying it aims to deliver greater impact and broader benefits.
“DMK election manifesto has always been a ‘hero,’ but this time, it is a ‘superstar‘,” Stalin said while addressing the event.
Welfare push for women and families
Among the key promises, the government said the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme would be expanded, with the monthly assistance for women increased to ₹2,000 and new beneficiaries added every year.
The party also pledged to continue free bus travel for women under the Vidiyal Payanam scheme.
For families, the manifesto announced an “Illa Tharasi” coupon worth ₹8,000 that will be provided to women for purchasing household items. Medical insurance coverage under government schemes will also be expanded to ₹10 lakh, including families with annual incomes up to ₹5 lakh.
In addition, pensions for senior citizens, widows and unmarried women above 50 years will be increased to ₹2,000 per month.
Focus on youth and jobs
The manifesto also outlined several initiatives for young people and employment generation.
Under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme, the government plans to provide skill training to five lakh individuals along with a monthly stipend of ₹1,500.
The DMK also set an ambitious target of attracting ₹18 lakh crore in investments and creating 50 lakh jobs over the next five years.
Financial assistance for college students under the Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan schemes will be increased to ₹1,500 per month, while 35 lakh free laptops will be distributed to students.
Support measures for farmers
For farmers, the party promised free modern electric pump sets without meters for more than 20 lakh beneficiaries.
The manifesto also proposed increasing the procurement price of paddy to ₹3,500 per quintal and sugarcane to ₹4,500 per tonne.
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