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DMK's Kanimozhi Promises Higher Pensions, Cash Aid in Tamil Nadu Campaign

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi campaigned in Tenkasi's Arunachalapuram, detailing a series of enhanced welfare promises if the party returns to power. Key pledges include doubling women's financial assistance to ₹2000, raising old-age pensions, and introducing an ₹8000 coupon scheme for housewives. She also promised to expand student benefits, including laptop distribution and extending the school breakfast scheme. Kanimozhi criticized the Central Government for inadequate funding of employment schemes while urging support for the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol.

Key Points: Kanimozhi DMK Campaign: Pensions, Women Aid, Poll Promises

  • Women's aid hike from ₹1000 to ₹2000
  • Old-age pension increase to ₹2000
  • ₹8000 coupons for housewives
  • Extended student breakfast scheme
  • ₹1500 monthly aid for unemployed youth
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DMK MP Kanimozhi intensifies election campaign in Arunachalapuram ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

DMK MP Kanimozhi outlines welfare pledges including increased pensions, women's aid, and student benefits while campaigning in Tenkasi for Tamil Nadu polls.

"the DMK-led government has been consistently fulfilling the promises made to the people - Kanimozhi Karunanidhi"

Tenkashi, April 11

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Saturday participated in a public election campaign meeting at Arunachalapuram in the Tenkasi district under the Vasudevanallur Assembly constituency and sought votes from the public.She received an enthusiastic welcome from the people at the gathering. Expressing her gratitude, Kanimozhi stated that the DMK-led government has been consistently fulfilling the promises made to the people.Kanimozhi mentioned that the Rs 1000 assistance provided under the women's rights scheme is currently benefiting crores of women, and if the party returns to power, it will be increased to Rs 2000. She also assured that the old-age pension would be raised from Rs 1200 to Rs 2000.Further, she stated that upon returning to power, a new scheme would be introduced to provide housewives with coupons worth Rs 8000, enabling them to purchase essential household items.Speaking about the education sector, she said that financial assistance under the "Pudhumai Penn" and "Tamil Pudhalvan" schemes would be increased to Rs 1500. She also announced that laptops would be distributed to 3.5 million students in the coming years.

Additionally, unemployed youth would receive a monthly assistance of Rs 1500 during their training period.She further stated that the breakfast scheme for school students, currently implemented up to Class 5, would be extended up to Class 8.At the same time, she strongly criticised the Central Government, alleging that adequate funds have not been provided for the 100-day employment scheme. She added that the DMK continues to fight to protect this scheme.Kanimozhi also appealed to the public to support local candidate Raja and vote for the "Rising Sun" symbol.A large number of DMK and alliance party functionaries, along with the general public, participated in the campaign meeting.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23. Counting is scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Extending the breakfast scheme to Class 8 is a fantastic initiative. A hungry child cannot learn. This will have a direct impact on school attendance and performance, especially in rural areas. Good step for our future generations.
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Suresh O
While the promises sound good, I'm skeptical. Every party makes tall claims before elections. The real test is delivery. What about controlling inflation and creating real, permanent jobs instead of just training assistance?
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Kavitha C
The ₹8000 coupon for housewives is an interesting idea. It acknowledges the unpaid labor of women at home. But the implementation must be transparent – we've seen how such schemes can get tangled in corruption.
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Aryan P
Laptops for 35 lakh students! That's massive. In the digital age, this is not a luxury but a necessity for education. Hope they ensure good quality devices and proper digital literacy training along with it.
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Michael C
Interesting to read about Tamil Nadu's state politics. The focus on social welfare schemes is quite pronounced compared to some other states. The criticism of the central government over MGNREGA funds is a common theme across many states.

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