Vijay's Poll Promises: Free LPG, Cash for Women & Education Aid in Tamil Nadu

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay has unveiled a series of welfare-focused poll promises ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The announcements include providing six free LPG cylinders annually to every family and increasing the women's rights allowance to Rs 2,500 per month. He also introduced schemes for educational financial aid and bridal gifts, aiming to empower women and reduce school dropouts. Vijay's political entry is expected to make the upcoming state polls a three-way contest.

Key Points: Vijay Announces Free LPG, Education Aid Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Six free LPG cylinders per family
  • Rs 2,500 monthly women's allowance
  • Rs 15,000 annual education aid
  • Gold & saree for brides
  • New department for women & children
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Free LPG cylinders, education aid: Actor-Politician Vijay announces poll promises ahead of elections

Actor-politician Vijay pledges free LPG cylinders, Rs 2,500 monthly allowance for women, and education aid in major pre-election promises.

Free LPG cylinders, education aid: Actor-Politician Vijay announces poll promises ahead of elections
"Ensuring the safety and welfare of women, children, and the elderly is one of our fundamental principles. - Vijay"

Mahabalipuram, March 7

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay announced a bunch of poll promises aimed at empowering women and promoting education, on Saturday.

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay said his party would provide six free LPG cylinders per year to every family, increase the women's rights allowance to Rs 2,500 per month, and create a separate department for women, children, and the elderly under his direct supervision.

While addressing the gathering, Vijay said, "Every family will be provided 6 free LPG gas cylinders per year. The women's rights allowance will be increased to Rs 2,500 per month. A separate department for women, children, and the elderly will be created, and it will function under my direct supervision. Ensuring the safety and welfare of women, children, and the elderly is one of our fundamental principles. A separate department dedicated to women and children will be established. A monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 will be provided to all women heads of families up to the age of 60. However, state and central government employees will be exempted from this scheme."

Vijay also announced the 'Annapoorani Super Six Scheme', providing six free LPG cylinders annually to every family, and the 'Annan Seer Scheme', offering one sovereign of gold and a silk saree to brides as a ceremonial gift.

Furthermore, he announced the 'Kamarajar Education Rights Scheme', providing Rs 15,000 annually to mothers or guardians to support children's education from Class 1 to Class 12, to curb the dropout rates.

He added, "Annapoorani Super Six Scheme- under this scheme, every family will receive six LPG cylinders free of cost each year. Annan Seer Scheme- For the marriage of daughters, the bride will be provided with one sovereign (8 grams) of gold and a silk saree as a ceremonial gift from her maternal home. Kamarajar Education Rights Scheme- To ensure that no child drops out of school from Class 1 to Class 12, every mother or guardian will receive Rs.15,000 annually as financial assistance."

He assured party workers that he would address their grievances, saying, "Recently, I have seen many of you struggling and getting hurt while protesting against various issues. When I see that, it hurts me as well. I will take care of those issues."

The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to the polls in the first half of 2026, where the MK Stalin-led alliance will look to project the 'Dravidian Model 2.0' for the win against the BJP-AIADMK alliance. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's entry with his TVK is expected to turn the Tamil Nadu polls into a three-way contest.

- ANI

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Karthik V
Promises, promises. Every election cycle we hear this. Where is the funding for all this coming from? Tamil Nadu's finances are already stretched. A separate department under his direct supervision sounds more like centralization of power than empowerment.
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Rohit P
The Annan Seer Scheme is a good cultural touch. Helping with marriage expenses is a big support for many families. But the real test is implementation. Will be interesting to see a proper three-cornered fight in 2026!
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Sarah B
Focusing on reducing school dropouts is crucial for long-term development. The Kamarajar scheme seems well-intentioned. Direct financial aid to mothers can make a real difference in a child's education. Hope the plan is sustainable.
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Arjun K
Good to see a focus on women and children's welfare. But exempting government employees from the ₹2500 allowance? That seems unfair. A working woman heading a family also faces challenges. The policy should be more inclusive.
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Meera T
Finally, some recognition for the elderly in these schemes! A separate department is a welcome step. But announcements are easy. We need to see a detailed white paper on how all this will be funded and executed. Jai Tamil Nadu!

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