Promising to create 5.5 lakh jobs in the government sector, the DMK manifesto for the assembly elections released on Saturday stated that a law will be enacted to reserve 75% of the jobs for Tamils in the state. The private sector will be assured to give communal reservation in employment.
It also announced the waiver of education loans borrowed by individuals up to 30 years of age, who obtained school and higher education in Tamil Nadu.
The party announced to fight the allegations of being anti-Hindu, announced ₹ 1,000 crore in grants for one lakh people to make the pilgrimage and the restoration of ₹ 25,000 in temples. 200 crores will be allocated for restoration of Chur-Chase and Mosques.
The Declaration included other populist schemes with financial benefits to the people and monetary assistance of pop 4,000 for ration card holders affected by COVID-19 and a moratorium on property tax amendments until the economy improves. However, there was no mention of a party’s pet promise in 2016. It said that Mandarin, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Spanish and Japanese would be taught in colleges and universities.
Party president MK Stalin said that a ministry would be set up to implement the promises. “List of candidates [released on Friday] The first is the protagonist and the manifesto is the second hero.
The manifesto proposed a separate ministry to increase revenue through the extraction of mines and minerals and prevent looting of these resources, “Tamin’s technical capability will be strengthened.”
Establishment of a special court to try corruption charges against AIADMK ministers; Assembly proceedings live; Legislation eliminating NEET in the first assembly session; Restoration of old pension scheme for government employees; Monthly electricity billing cycle; And free milk for school students in the morning are some of the promises.
At a time when the rise in prices of petroleum products has become a matter of concern, Mr. Stalin announced a subsidy of ₹ 100 per LPG cylinder. Petrol and diesel prices will be reduced by ₹ 5 and and 4 liters respectively. The price of avin milk will be reduced in 3 liters.
The manifesto also reiterated DMK’s promise for a proper investigation into the death of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and prosecution of the culprits.
Reiterating its commitment to reservation without an income limit, the manifesto stated that it would persuade the central government to raise the annual income limit to 25 million rupees to determine the creamy layer for central government institutions. With the recommendation of National Commission for Backward Classes for 27% reservation for BCs in the private sector, the DMK said that it would press for reservations for BCs and SCs / STs in the private sector. Priority will be given to first generation graduates in government jobs.
The party will urge the central government Tirukkural A “National Book”.
Several promises have been made for the welfare of women, including a 40% reservation for them in government jobs, 12 months in maternity leave, and an increase of ₹ 24,000 in maternity support.
Different abled people will get smart cards, free travel passes and motorized three-wheelers for travel.
500 Kalaignar Unagaam will be opened on the lines of Amma Unvagam, and night shelters will be built for the workers.
Other promises include piped drinking water supply in Chennai; Free sanitary napkins for government school / college students; A grievance redressal mechanism in every assembly constituency; Resolution of petitions received by Mr. Stalin during his campaign; Housing plaque in urban areas where there is no objection; , An old-age pension of 1,500, an increased assistance for destitute, widows and unmarried women above the age of 50; Tamil Nadu River Conservation Project; And steps for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to obtain Indian citizenship.
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