The party also said it would demand that the Union government withdraw the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and Chief Deputy Minister O Panneerselvam disclosed that AIADMK published its manifesto for the Assembly elections in Chennai on Sunday. In announcing a list of populist schemes, the party announced free washing machines, solar stoves, 2GB data for students, free cable connection, and reduced fuel prices. Other key promises include waiver of the student loan, home delivery of rations and concrete houses for residents of the state. The party also promises a government job for each family that does not have a person employed in the government sector.
One of the biggest promises of the AIADMK poll is that the party would demand that the Union government abandon the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). When the bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha, 125 MPs voted in favor of the legislation and 99 against. AIADMK’s 11 votes were crucial to pass the bill in the Upper House. In the Lok Sabha, the only AIADMK MP, OP Raveendranath, son of MP CM OPS, voted in favor of the bill.
The manifesto focuses on students and women. Promises for students include giving 200ml of milk or powdered milk to school students, education will be put on the state list of concurrent list, noon meals will be extended for classes 9-12. In addition to this, the student loan and data 2GB exemption will be granted if the AIADMK is voted for power.
For women, AIADMK promises one year of maternity leave, concession of buses for women, six cylinders a year, 1500 rupees a month for female heads of household and free washing machine.
Given the expected split of votes from the Thevar community who used to vote heavily for AIADMK, the party has announced that it will take steps to rename the Madurai airport to Muthuramalinga Thevar, an icon and patriarch of the community.
These are the highlights:
Social Justice Plans Announced
The solar cooker and washing machines will be provided free of charge to all ration card holders.
6 free gas cylinders per year for all family members.
Under the Public Distribution Plan, all family cardholders will receive essential rations directly to households.
For the homeless in the villages, the government will build concrete houses and in the cities, they will be given apartment houses on land purchased by the government.
Free Government Cable TV Connection
The pension for the elderly will be increased to Rs 2,000 (Rs 1,000 increase)
The government will provide ongoing financial assistance for Pongal
Focus on women
Kulavikkaku thittam-
Through this scheme, all family card holders will be entitled to a family bank account of Rs. 1,500 per month in your bank accounts. Men’s banking will be paid in households where there are no women.
Women who travel by bus will get a 50% discount on city buses
Maternity leave for women increased to one year.
Maternity funds will be increased from Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000.
Kavalan App in All State Districts to Increase Women’s Safety
Self-help groups for women’s loan schemes and banks.
Digital marketplace to sell SHG products
Girls Protection Scheme: The plan allocation will be increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000.
Amma vehicles for surveillance: Amma’s patrol team in Chennai will be expanded to other districts.
CCTV cameras for level II areas
Promises for students
The nutritious meal plan will be expanded to cover students in classes 9, 10, 11, and 12.
College students will receive 2GB data per day throughout the year.
The student loan will not be applied.
Training centers for exams such as UPSC, NEET, IIT-JEE, TNPSC, etc. will be established.
Tamil will become a compulsory subject for students.
Breakfast offered to primary school children will be expanded with the help of private players.
All students from anganwadis to upper secondary schools will receive 200 ml of milk / milk powder per day.
A separate university will be established for skills development.
10 world-class universities will be established in Tamil Nadu in partnership with universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, Yale, Harvard, etc.
A subsidy will be provided to students from government universities to purchase two-wheelers.
Laptops for students studying in self-financed mode in public schools.
Push for farmers
Farmers will receive a subsidy of Rs. 7,500 per year to incentivize farmers and increase their agricultural production.
MSP will be decided for turmeric, onion, rice, banana, millet, tapioca
Increase in employment
The 100-day employment plan (MGNREGA) will be increased to 150 days.
Local residents will gain preference for employment in private industries
Importance given for Tamil
Tamil will become an Indian administrative language
Release of seven convicts for the murder of Rajiv Gandhi.
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