All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) today unveiled the party’s initial set of key election promises for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Speaking at a public event and through party channels, EPS announced a series of welfare-oriented schemes aimed at women, rural households, and the general public, drawing inspiration from popular initiatives while expanding on them. These represent the first phase of commitments ahead of the full manifesto, which is being finalized following statewide consultations by the party’s manifesto committee.The key promises released today include:
Kulavilakku Thittam (Family Assistance Scheme): ₹2,000 per month to be provided directly to the bank accounts of women heading families covered under ration cards, targeting financial empowerment and support for households.
Free Bus Travel For Men Too: Extension of the free bus travel scheme to include men, in addition to women, for urban and inter-city public transport.
Amma Illam Thittam: Construction of concrete (cement) houses for rural homeless individuals and families, focusing on housing security for the underprivileged.
Extension Of Rural Employment Guarantee: Based on the new rural employment guarantee act law – Viksit Bharat G RAM G – introduced by the Modi government, EPS has promised an increase in the number of workdays from 100 days to 150 days in Tamil Nadu.
Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme: Provision of two-wheelers to 5 lakh women with a subsidy of ₹25,000 each, aimed at enhancing mobility and independence.
These announcements come as the AIADMK ramps up its campaign machinery for the polls expected in April-May 2026. EPS emphasized that the promises build on the party’s legacy of people-centric governance
The party has been actively preparing, with a manifesto committee conducting public inputs across districts earlier this month. EPS has repeatedly expressed confidence in the AIADMK-led alliance securing a strong mandate, predicting a return to power to address issues like law and order, economic hardships, and welfare delivery.
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