Opposition parties slam Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s ₹5,000 payout to women under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

February 13, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has announced a cash payout of ₹5,000 to 1.31 crore women under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme, a move that has drawn criticism from opposition leaders. AIADMK's Edappadi K.

Opposition parties slam Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s ₹5,000 payout to women under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

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CM M. K. Stalin announced ₹5,000 payouts to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries.
The initiative is part of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme.
Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized Stalin's decision as election-driven.
The DMK government had previously delayed financial assistance for 28 months.
The announcement comes as Tamil Nadu prepares for upcoming elections.

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Opposition parties slam Tamil Nadu CM Stalin’s ₹5,000 payout to women under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam

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