Poll sop: On Tamil Nadu and cash benefits
M.K. Stalin, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has significantly increased financial support for women beneficiaries of his Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) scheme by disbursing an additional ₹3,000 each for February, March and April. This move, while intended as a social entitlement recognizing the dignity of women heads of families, raises concerns about its potential to be viewed as a political tool ahead of the upcoming Assembly election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has historically been inconsistent in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct regarding such schemes, with similar instances occurring in Bihar and Tamil Nadu. The overall cost of this scheme exceeded ₹6,550 crore, highlighting the potential for political leverage through financial support on poll eve.
15 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister implemented a large-scale financial transfer program, the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, to 1.31 crore women, incurring a significant expenditure.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
K. Annamalai, former BJP state president, criticized the Tamil Nadu government's economic policies, alleging insufficient revenue generation and lack of job creation schemes.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
DMK President M.K. Stalin directed party officials to launch a door-to-door "Vellum Tamil Pengal" campaign by March 8th to educate women about government achievements.
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