As the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections draw closer, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has officially unveiled the party’s election manifesto. Termed the “Hero of the Election,” the 297-point document focuses heavily on welfare schemes, women’s empowerment, and relief for families struggling with inflation.
With the state set to vote on April 23, 2026, this manifesto serves as the AIADMK’s roadmap to reclaim power. Here is a detailed breakdown of the major promises and the official document for you to view.
The “Mega” Welfare Promises
The AIADMK has centered its campaign on direct financial aid and household utility support:
- ₹2,000 Monthly Assistance: Under the new ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme’, the monthly aid for female heads of households will be increased from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000.
- ₹10,000 Inflation Relief: A one-time special assistance of ₹10,000 will be provided to every family to help cope with the rising cost of living and taxes.
- Free Refrigerators: In a major populist move, the party has promised free refrigerators for all 2.22 crore rice ration card holders in Tamil Nadu.
- 3 Free Gas Cylinders: Every rice cardholder family will receive three free LPG cylinders per year.
- Free Bus Travel for Men: The existing free city bus travel for women will be extended to men as well.
Education & Infrastructure Highlights
- Education Loan Waiver: AIADMK has pledged to waive education loans for students who are unable to pay due to unemployment.
- 10% NEET Reservation: The horizontal reservation for government school students in medical admissions will be increased from 7.5% to 10%.
- Solar Subsidy: A subsidy of up to ₹30,000 for 1 kW and ₹60,000 for 2 kW rooftop solar panels will be provided to households.
- Coimbatore Cricket Stadium: EPS has promised to build a world-class International Cricket Stadium in Coimbatore.
Agriculture & Social Security
- Pension Hike: Social security pensions for the elderly, widows, and differently-abled will be increased to ₹2,000 per month.
- Farmers’ Support: Crop loans from cooperative societies will be waived, and the MSP for paddy will be fixed at ₹3,500 per quintal.
- Fishermen Welfare: Compensation of ₹25 lakh will be provided to the families of fishermen who lose their lives at sea.
Official AIADMK Manifesto 2026 – View/Download PDF
You can read the complete 297-point manifesto below. Use the scroll bar to view all pages or click the download link for your records.
What is your take on the AIADMK Manifesto?
Will the promise of free refrigerators and increased cash aid sway the 2026 elections in favor of the AIADMK? Which promise do you think is the most important for Tamil Nadu?
