With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections likely to be held in around two months, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has made a significant move that has captured public attention. Earlier today, he announced that his government is crediting ₹5,000 into the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women across the state.
This initiative is essentially an advance payment under a program that has been crediting ₹1,000 per month to women since the formation of the DMK government. Given the approaching election season, the government reportedly accelerated the payment to avoid any scrutiny from the Election Commission regarding cash transfers. The ₹5,000 includes advance payments for February, March, and April, along with an additional ₹2,000 as a summer bonus.
Supporters of the DMK see this move as a strategic masterstroke that could positively influence voter sentiment, boosting confidence ahead of the polls. Some political analysts also suggest that the program could sway public opinion in the party’s favour.
Opposition parties, however, have criticised the move, alleging that the lump-sum cash transfer is an attempt to buy votes and calling it unconstitutional, reflecting the political tension as Tamil Nadu gears up for what promises to be a closely contested election.
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