Chennai, Feb. 13 -- As the Tamil Nadu assembly elections near, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday announced that Rs.3,000 has been credited in advance to women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme, along with an additional Rs.2,000 as a "summer special package". In total, CM Stalin deposited Rs.5,000 into the bank accounts of 1.31 crore women across the state.

In a post on X, Stalin said the Rs.3,000 amount was given as an advance payment for the months of February, March and April. He also alleged that "some" were trying to block the Women's Rights Grant for three months, citing the upcoming elections, but said his government acted ahead of time to ensure beneficiaries did not face any disruption.

"For the women of T...