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MNM Focuses on Welfare, Tamil Language Protection Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) states its political focus remains the welfare of people and protecting Tamil Nadu's interests and language as it prepares for future elections. The party, led by Kamal Haasan, is in an alliance with the ruling DMK. Meanwhile, actor Vijay's new party, TVK, will debut in the upcoming polls, aiming to challenge the incumbent government. Other parties like the AIADMK have also begun announcing poll promises, including a direct benefit scheme for women.

Key Points: MNM's 2026 Focus: People's Welfare & Tamil Language Protection

  • MNM's core focus is welfare & language
  • Party gears up for 2026 elections
  • MNM allied with ruling DMK
  • TVK to debut in upcoming polls
  • AIADMK announces women's welfare scheme
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Party politics focused on welfare of people, protect language of TN: Makkal Needhi Maiam

Makkal Needhi Maiam outlines its core political focus on public welfare and protecting Tamil Nadu's interests and language for upcoming elections.

"the welfare of the people and to protect the people of Tamil Nadu... has been the center point of our politics - SB Arjunar"

Chennai, January 25

With a few months to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, State Secretary, Legal & Policy Wing, Makkal Needhi Maiam, SB Arjunar, said that the main focus of the party is the welfare and to protect the language of Tamil Nadu.

Speaking to ANI SB Arjunar told ANI, "What has always been the objective and the center point of Makkal Needhi Maiam's politics is the welfare of the people and to protect the people of Tamil Nadu and to protect the interest of Tamil Nadu and the language of Tamil has been the center point of our politics all along and the meeting particularly today has been how we are going to extend this for 2026 elections as well and how MNM is going to be at the centre point of that as well."

His remarks came a day following the executive committee meeting chaired by Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the political parties of veteran actors Vijay and Kamal Haasan have been allotted their respective symbols by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The whistle symbol has been allotted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), headed by actor Vijay. Whereas, the battery torch symbol has been allotted to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), the party headed by Kamal Haasan.

Haasan's MNM has an alliance with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), while Vijay's TVK is set to debut in the upcoming assembly polls, vying to gain power by unseating the incumbent DMK.

All the political parties have started gearing up for the elections, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami already announcing the party's first phase of the party's poll promises on January 17.

The AIADMK's election promises include the Women's Welfare Kulavilakku Scheme, under which a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,000 will be provided to all ration card-holding families, credited directly to the bank account of the woman head of the family.

Vijay, the founder of TVK, himself has been embroiled in controversy, already facing questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the Karur stampede.

Tamil Nadu is scheduled to hold elections in the first half of this year. The official schedule has not yet been announced by the ECI.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on language. Tamil is our pride. But ultimately, the party that delivers on development and keeps corruption in check will win. Let's see what MNM's actual track record is in the constituencies they hold.
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Arun Y
The battery torch symbol for MNM is interesting! Hope it lights the way for clean politics. But allying with DMK... will they retain their own voice or just become a junior partner? That's the real question.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad. It's fascinating how actor-politicians are shaping Tamil Nadu's landscape. Kamal Haasan brings intellectual heft, but the competition with Vijay's party adds a whole new dynamic. Hope the focus remains on governance.
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Karthik V
All parties are now announcing freebies. ₹2000 for women heads is a good promise by AIADMK, but where will the money come from? We need sustainable economic plans, not just election-time sops. MNM should clarify their fiscal policy.
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Meera T
As a young voter, I appreciate MNM's consistent stance on Tamil identity. But for us, jobs and opportunities are the top priority. Protecting language is important, but it shouldn't come at the cost of progress and connecting with the global economy.

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