Chennai, Feb. 13 -- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on the DMK government after Rs 5,000 was credited to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme, alleging that the move stemmed from "fear of election defeat."

In a post on X, Palaniswami claimed the announcement is a result of fear of the upcoming 2026 Assembly Elections and AIADMK's door-to-door campaign exposing the government's failures.

He said that the Stalin government, which dragged its feet for 28 months without providing the Rs.1,000 (Magalir Urimai Thogai), is now reportedly giving a "Summer Special Grant" along with three months of arrears.

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