“There are no caste clashes in Tamil Nadu, no communal riots like in BJP-ruled states, no mob violence like in Uttar Pradesh, and no continuous unrest like in Manipur,” he said while addressing a rally in Trichy. “We have also thwarted the conspiracies of the BJP to create such situations here.”
He said that it was because of the peaceful environment and effective governance under the DMK’s rule that investments were steadily flowing into Tamil Nadu.
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“We have released a detailed action plan and election manifesto to support this. All the announcements I have made will be fulfilled in the coming days,” he assured.
Stalin added that the DMK has been able to approach the electorate with confidence as it has fulfilled the promises it made during the 2021 assembly elections and remains committed to delivering more if it secures a second consecutive term.
Also Read: TVK flags security lapse for Vijay, urges Amit Shah for protectionThe DMK chief specifically made it a point to address one of the most talked about schemes in the manifesto – the coupon for home appliances. He assured women that they would be provided with a coupon worth Rs 8,000 to purchase home appliances of their choice from shops they choose in their respective areas, if the DMK returned to power.
He also said that the monthly financial assistance for women would be doubled to Rs 2,000 while reiterating that support for college-going students pursuing higher education would go from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per month.
“We do what we say, and we say what we do,” Stalin said. “I am the son of Karunanidhi. The AIADMK, which was in power for 10 years, pushed TN into decline. The BJP has not provided any funds to TN. Edappadi Palaniswami ran the government only to award contracts to his relatives.”
