Stalin unveils DMK manifesto promising women ₹8,000 in coupons and doubling pensions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled the DMK’s 2026 election manifesto, promising the "Illathu Arasi" scheme offering women ₹8,000 in coupons for household appliances. The party also pledged to double pensions for women, senior citizens, and widows to ₹2,000 monthly, expand the Chief Minister's breakfast scheme to Class 8, and provide free electric pump sets to farmers.