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AIADMK Pledges ₹10K Cash, Fridges Per Home in Tamil Nadu Poll Push

AIADMK candidates are campaigning with major financial assistance promises ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Rajan Chellappa pledged ₹10,000 and a refrigerator for every household in his constituency upon an NDA victory. P Saravanan echoed these promises, adding a ₹2000 monthly assistance for women while criticizing the incumbent DMK government. The election is shaping up as a multi-cornered contest between the DMK-led alliance, the AIADMK-BJP NDA, and actor Vijay's TVK.

Key Points: AIADMK's ₹10K & Fridge Promise for Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections

  • ₹10,000 cash per family pledge
  • Refrigerator for every household
  • ₹2000 monthly aid for women
  • AIADMK-BJP alliance campaigns
  • DMK government failure alleged
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AIADMK candidate Rajan Chellappa promises financial assistance schemes for every household ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026

AIADMK candidates promise ₹10,000 cash, refrigerators per household, and ₹2000 monthly aid for women if NDA wins Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026.

"I will meet you with Rs 10,000 financial assistance for each family. I will come to you with refrigerators for every household. - Rajan Chellappa"

Madurai, April 8

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Thiruparangundram Assembly constituency, Rajan Chellappa, on Wednesday, assured that several development schemes underway for the benefit of every household in the constituency will be implemented after the victory of the AIADMK-BJP alliance.

Speaking at an election campaign held in the Nagamalai Pudukkottai area ahead of State Legislative Assembly elections 2026, he said, "I say this with confidence when I come back to meet you again with joy after securing a victory margin of more than 50 votes through your support, as Edappadi has promised, I will meet you with Rs 10,000 financial assistance for each family. I will come to you with refrigerators for every household. I still have many more schemes to tell you about."

Earlier today, AIADMK candidate for the Madurai North constituency, P Saravanan, carried out election campaigning in the K Pudur area on Tuesday, appealing to voters to support the AIADMK-BJP alliance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls.

P Saravanan also highlighted the "strength" of the AIADMK-led NDA alliance for the upcoming polls and alleged that the DMK government has failed to deliver results-oriented schemes to the people of the state.

"I humbly request you to vote for the AIADMK-BJP National Democratic Alliance. The symbol you should vote for is the "Two Leaves, Two Leaves, Two Leaves." It is the symbol created by revolutionary leader M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and upheld by revolutionary leader Amma (Jayalalithaa). If you vote for Edappadi Palaniswami, you will receive Rs 10,000. In addition, you will get a refrigerator for your home, and women will receive a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000. The BJP and AIADMK share a strong relationship, which will help bring good schemes to Tamil Nadu. The current DMK government has not been able to bring effective schemes to the state..."

Polling for the single-phase Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be held on April 23, while counting of votes will take place on May 4.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Priya S
The monthly ₹2000 assistance for women is a very good point. Many households are run by women, and this direct benefit can genuinely help with daily expenses. Hope it's not just an empty promise.
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Rajan K
"Victory margin of more than 50 votes" – such a specific and low number shows a lack of confidence or is it just a figure of speech? A strong leader should project more assurance. The AIADMK-BJP alliance needs a clearer vision beyond appliances.
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Anjali F
MGR and Amma's legacy is being invoked again. But what about the current leadership's own work? We should vote for the future, not just past glory. Also, Vijay's entry makes things very interesting!
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David E
Observing from outside, the focus on direct cash and goods is a common populist tactic. The real question for Tamil Nadu voters is which coalition has a credible economic plan for the state's development. The three-way fight could split votes unpredictably.
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Karthik V
Free refrigerator? What about the electricity bill to run it? 🤦‍♂️ First ensure stable power supply and reduce tariffs. These promises feel disconnected from ground realities. We need infrastructure, not just appliances.

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