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DMK Fulfilled 404 of 505 Poll Promises, Says MP Kanimozhi

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi announced the party has fulfilled 404 out of the 505 promises made in its last Assembly election manifesto. She noted that some unfulfilled promises require cooperation from the Central Government. The party's new manifesto was developed after extensive public consultation, gathering around 80,000 suggestions via district visits and digital platforms. Tamil Nadu is set for a single-phase election on April 23 for all 234 constituencies, with the DMK contesting 164 seats.

Key Points: DMK Fulfilled 404 Election Promises, Reveals Kanimozhi

  • 404 of 505 poll promises fulfilled
  • New manifesto based on 80,000 public suggestions
  • Some promises need Central Govt support
  • TN polls scheduled for April 23
  • DMK to contest 164 of 234 seats
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DMK MP Kanimozhi says 'Party fulfilled 404 of 505 election promises made in last Assembly polls'

DMK MP Kanimozhi states the party fulfilled 404 of 505 Assembly poll promises and crafted a new manifesto from 80,000 public suggestions.

"Out of those, 404 promises have been fulfilled, but we have also implemented many schemes that were not mentioned in the election manifesto. - Kanimozhi Karunanidhi"

Chennai, March 30

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Monday stated that the party had successfully fulfilled 404 out of the 505 promises made during the last Assembly elections, while also introducing several welfare schemes that were not originally part of the manifesto.

She added that some promises remain pending as they require support from the Central Government.

Addressing the press conference in Chennai, Kanimozhi said, "During the last Assembly elections, we had made 505 promises in the DMK election manifesto. Out of those, 404 promises have been fulfilled, but we have also implemented many schemes that were not mentioned in the election manifesto. Some promises remain unfulfilled because they can only be implemented with the cooperation of the Central Government."

She further elaborated that the upcoming election manifesto had been designed after extensive consultations with people across districts and through feedback received online. Kanimozhi highlighted that over 80,000 suggestions and requests were received via email and WhatsApp, which were then incorporated into the new manifesto to address the concerns of various sections of society.

"The DMK's election manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections was eagerly anticipated by the people. The election manifesto has been structured in a way that is being appreciated by various sections of people. The manifesto committee visited various districts and interacted directly with the people, and also received inputs through email and WhatsApp. In total, around 80,000 suggestions and requests were collected, based on which the committee prepared the election manifesto," she said.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

DMK will contest 164 out of the 234 constituencies in the state, while 70 seats have been allocated to its alliance partners. These partners include the Congress Party with 28 seats, the Communist Party of India (CPI) with 5 seats, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) with 5 seats, VCK with 8 seats, and MDMK with 4 seats.

Other smaller parties in the alliance include the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) with 10 seats, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) with 2 seats, and several other regional parties.

- ANI

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Priya S
Collecting 80,000 suggestions via WhatsApp and email is a great step towards participatory democracy! 👏 It shows they are trying to listen to the ground reality. Hope the new manifesto addresses women's safety and employment opportunities for youth effectively.
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Rohit P
As a Tamilian living outside TN, I'm glad to see my home state's politics discussing deliverables. The seat-sharing math with allies like Congress, CPI(M), and VCK looks solid. A stable alliance is crucial for governance.
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Sarah B
The claim of implementing schemes not in the manifesto is interesting. Is that being proactive, or is it a lack of proper planning during the manifesto creation? Transparency in how these "extra" schemes were chosen and funded would build more trust.
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Arjun K
Promises are one thing, sustainable development is another. Hope the focus is on long-term infrastructure and education, not just short-term freebies. The youth of Tamil Nadu need quality jobs and skill development.
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Meera T
It's good they are giving a report card to the public. More parties should do this accountability exercise. But let's not forget the promises that affect common people the most - water, roads, and electricity. Were those in the 404?

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