A look at DMK, AIADMK and TVK’s 2026 promises in Tamil Nadu | Photo credit: The Hindu
A multi-party battle is on for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly and parties have released their manifestos to woo voters. Leading the pack with her “superstar” manifesto, the incumbent — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) — promised free coupons for women, infrastructure projects and the fight against the imposition of Hindi. Its main rival — the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) — has promised a slew of benefits for all — women, students, the differently-abled, senior citizens, fishermen, weavers and transgender people.
The first to release its manifesto was Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) which went solo in all 234 locations. The Tamil Nationalist Party, which has yet to win a seat since its formation in 2010, has vowed to prioritize women’s representation in the assembly and parliament. Other areas of focus are water management, climate resilience and welfare systems for fishermen, farmers and unorganized workers.
Published – 07 Apr 2026 22:24 IST
