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AIADMK's Last-Day Poll Push: 10 New Promises for Tamil Nadu Voters

On the final day of campaigning, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami unveiled ten additional election promises targeting key voter segments. The pledges include a Rs. 10,000 subsidy for youth to buy two-wheelers and establishing 24/7 district 'War Rooms' to monitor crimes against women. Other promises focus on increasing subsidies for small enterprises, providing free cashew shelling tools for women, and fixing a minimum support price for mango farmers. The state votes on April 23 in a contest primarily between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA.

Key Points: AIADMK Unveils 10 Final Poll Promises for Tamil Nadu Elections

  • ₹10,000 two-wheeler subsidy for youth
  • 24/7 war rooms for women's safety
  • Higher subsidies for micro-enterprises
  • ₹25 lakh compensation for construction workers
  • Minimum support price for mangoes
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Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK's Palaniswami unveils 10 additional poll promises on last day of campaign

AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami announces 10 new poll pledges, including youth subsidies, women's safety, and farmer support, on campaign's last day.

"Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme - Edappadi K. Palaniswami"

Chennai, April 21

Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday unveiled 10 additional poll promises on the final day of the election campaign.

In a major poll outreach, the AIADMK leader promised a Rs. 10,000 subsidy to 10 lakh working youth for the purchase of two-wheelers under the "Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme." Furthermore, the promises outline the establishment of 24/7 "War Rooms" across all district headquarters to monitor and prevent crimes against women in the state.

Additionally, the party promised to issue licenses within 30 days to youth and young women who apply to start small and micro enterprises through a Single Window System, and the subsidy provided will be increased from 25% to 35% under this scheme.

To preserve local traditions, a government order will be issued to ensure the continued conduct of the "Athukattu" festival in Krishnagiri, Shoolagiri, Hosur, Denkanikottai, and Thali.

Focusing on labour welfare, the party pledged compensation of ₹25 lakh for families of registered construction workers who die due to accidental fatalities at work, and ₹20 lakh for families of palm tree workers in similar fatalities.

The AIADMK also committed to reducing government cable TV fees by 50%. For the livelihood of women in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts, small-scale manual cashew shelling tools will be provided free of cost. Furthermore, the leader assured that steps would be taken to fix a minimum support price for mangoes to safeguard the welfare of mango farmers.

The AIADMK leader also promised to provide small-scale manual cashew shelling tools free of cost to women of Cuddalore and Villupuram districts.

To assist students in competitive examinations preparation and securing employment opportunities following their college education, the party pledged to establish a specialised counselling system at the taluk level.

These promises were unveiled on the final day of the election campaign in Tamil Nadu. The state is set to go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The main electoral contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led TVK is attempting to turn the state elections into a three-way contest.

- ANI

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Priya S
The 24/7 war rooms for women's safety is a much-needed promise. As a woman in Chennai, feeling safe is my biggest concern. If they can actually deliver on this, it would be a massive step forward. Hope it's not just on paper.
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Karthik V
Good to see focus on local festivals like Athukattu. Preserving our Tamil culture and traditions is important. Also, the support for mango farmers with MSP is crucial. Agriculture needs stability.
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Sarah B
The promise to provide free cashew shelling tools for women in Cuddalore and Villupuram is a smart, targeted welfare measure. It empowers women at the grassroots level with livelihood tools. More policies should be this specific.
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Aman W
Reducing cable TV fees by 50%? That's a very populist move. While it will be popular, I wish there was more focus on long-term infrastructure and job creation rather than such short-term sops. The youth need sustainable jobs, not just subsidies.
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Meera T
The compensation for construction and palm tree workers' families is a humane and important policy. These workers often risk their lives. ₹25 lakh is significant support. Hope all parties prioritize the welfare of our labour force. 🙏

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