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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday unveiled a slew of welfare promises aimed at benefiting women, if his party comes to power in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. These promises include monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 for women heads of families, a gold and a silk saree for marriage, six free LPG cylinders a year and free bus travel for women in state-run buses in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu is likely to go to the polls in a few months, with the ruling DMK seeking another term. While the AIADMK and BJP have an alliance, Vijay's TVK is contesting independently.

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Vijay Unveils Woman-Centric Promises Ahead Of Polls

Speaking at the TVK's International Women's Day event in Mamallapuram, actor-turned-politician Vijay unveiled a series of welfare promises for women if his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) comes to power. These include:

1. A gold ring and a baby welcome kit for every newborn in Tamil Nadu under the state government's 'Ashirwad' scheme.

2. Interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh for Women Self Help Groups (SHGs).

3. Free sanitary pads will be given to women through ration shops, schools and colleges.

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4. Zero tolerance towards crimes against women if TVK comes to power in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

5. Smart panic buttons will be installed in public transport to enhance women's safety.

6. Special fast-track courts for speedy disposal of cases related to crimes against women.

7. A dedicated 'Rani Velu Nachiyar' unit will be established in Tamil Nadu to ensure women's safety.

8. Under the 'Kamarajar Kalvi Uruthi Thittam' scheme, each mother or guardian would be provided an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000 to ensure zero dropout.

9. Free bus travel for women in all state-run buses.

10. Under the Annapurani Super Six Scheme, six free cooking gas cylinders would be provided per year for every family.

11. A monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 would be provided to all women except government employees, up to the age of 60, if TVK forms the government in the upcoming elections.


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