A true benevolent authoritarian enforces discipline for the greater good: Seeman

Seeman, leader of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), discussed his party's Assembly election manifesto and leadership style in an interview with The Hindu. He advocated for a shift towards an agriculture-centered economy, emphasizing self-sufficiency in food production and job creation through government-led industries. He also addressed the contradiction between decentralization of power and "benign authoritarianism," arguing that strict discipline is necessary for effective governance. Seeman expressed his belief that NTK's goals and ideology are distinct from those of other parties, including alliances with groups like the CPI(M), CPI, VCK, and PMK, which he believes would not align with Tamil nationalist politics. He emphasized his commitment to a "village-centric" economic growth model, focusing on quality education, healthcare, and clean water as drivers for economic prosperity.