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NTK Unveils 234 Candidates with Gender Parity for Tamil Nadu Polls

Naam Tamilar Katchi has released its complete list of 234 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, featuring an equal split of 117 men and 117 women. Party Chief Coordinator Seeman will be contesting from the Karaikudi constituency. Meanwhile, the AIADMK has pre-emptively announced a set of five welfare promises for the 2026 elections, including a pension increase and free LPG cylinders. The state's 234-seat Assembly is set for elections this year, following the DMK-led alliance's victory in 2021.

Key Points: NTK Releases Full 234-Candidate List for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

  • NTK's full candidate list revealed
  • 50% women representation in 234 seats
  • Seeman to contest from Karaikudi
  • AIADMK announces pre-poll promises for 2026
  • Pension hike & free LPG cylinders pledged
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NTK releases full list of 234 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Naam Tamilar Katchi announces 234 candidates with equal gender representation. Seeman to contest from Karaikudi. AIADMK's 2026 promises also detailed.

"The list comprises 117 men and 117 women candidates, ensuring equal representation - NTK"

Tiruchirappalli, February 22

Naam Tamilar Katchi on Saturday released its full list of 234 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at the 'Maatrathai Virumbum Makkal Maanadu' held at Alampatti Pudur in Tiruchirappalli.

The party's Chief Coordinator, Seeman, introduced all the candidates on stage and announced that he will be contesting from the Karaikudi Assembly constituency.

According to the party, the list comprises 117 men and 117 women candidates, ensuring equal representation of men and women in the electoral fray.

Party leaders said the move reflects NTK's commitment to gender equality in politics. Further details regarding the candidates and campaign plans are awaited.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday (Feb 4) announced a set of five election promises for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

AIADMK stated that the social security pension currently being extended to senior citizens, elderly widows, unmarried elderly women, women abandoned by their husbands, persons with disabilities, and transgender persons will be increased from Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,000.

In order to safeguard the welfare of students and their parents, the government will take over and waive education loans obtained from banks.

As livelihood assistance, three LPG gas cylinders per year will be provided free of cost to rice ration card holders, the party promised.

The party also assured support for the traditional Tamil sport Jallikattu. It was announced that if a participant dies while taming bulls, Rs. 10 lakh will be provided to the victim's family, and in case of injury, Rs. 2 lakh compensation will be given.

The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to elections this year. In the 2021 polls, the DMK secured 133 seats, leading the Secular Progressive Alliance to victory, while the AIADMK won 66 seats.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Seeman contesting from Karaikudi is interesting. But beyond the candidate list, what is NTK's concrete plan for Tamil Nadu's development? Equal representation is good, but we need solid policies for jobs and industry.
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Rohit P
Meanwhile, AIADMK's promises sound like a desperate attempt to win votes. Free cylinders and loan waivers are good, but where is the money coming from? The state's finances are already stressed. These are just freebies, not a vision.
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Sarah B
The support for Jallikattu with compensation is a smart move by AIADMK to connect with Tamil culture. But the focus should also be on making the event safer. A life lost is tragic, compensation or not.
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian living outside the state, I'm watching closely. NTK's early list shows confidence. But the real fight is between DMK and AIADMK. NTK needs to prove it's more than just a strong social media presence.
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Meera T
Increasing pension to ₹2000 is a much-needed relief for our elderly. Inflation is hitting everyone hard. This is one promise from AIADMK that will directly help many struggling families. Hope it's implemented properly.

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