In a detailed social media post, CM Stalin rejected the claim and asserted that the decision to credit the amount was taken to prevent a possible attempt to stall the scheme by citing election-related reasons.
In a major thrust to bolster industrial growth and attract capital inflows, the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on 23 February 2026 approved incentive packages for 46 industrial investment projects with a combined expected outlay of ₹31,592 crore.
1 Count Posts Chennai — In a vibrant celebration of athletic achievement, Tamil Nadu on 18 February 2026 hosted the “Champions of Tamil Nadu” event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking five years of sustained sporting success under the current state government. The ceremony brought together elite athletes, coaches, officials and policymakers to honour
In a politically significant development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) have formalised an electoral alliance, bringing together two influential forces under a common banner.
The Tamil Nadu government on 17 February 2026 presented its interim budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 in the State Legislative Assembly, outlining major allocations for social welfare, education, infrastructure and industry even as it strives to maintain fiscal balance in an election year.
The Vidiyal Payanam scheme was launched in 2021 by the DMK government under Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. The programme allows women to travel free of cost on government-operated city and town buses across Tamil Nadu.
The Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2025–26, released by the State Planning Commission, reports that the state recorded an impressive 11.19% growth rate in 2025–26, nearly double the national average.
“He has the great virtue that he won’t stand in the way of Rahul Gandhi becoming the Prime Minister,” Mani Shankar Aiyar said.
M K Stalin urged party workers to intensify grassroots campaigning and set a specific target for booth-level mobilisation. “Each booth committee member should ensure at least 50 votes. If that happens, we can win more than 200 assembly constituencies,” he said.
CM Stalin also reiterated a key pledge under the proposed 'Dravidian Model 2.0', to raise the Magalir Urimai Thogai from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 for women heads of households