AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced a 297-point manifesto focused on welfare measures ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Key promises include ₹2,000 monthly assistance for women heads of households under the Kula Vilakku Scheme and ₹10,000 support for every family. The party also accused the MK Stalin-led DMK government of mismanagement, citing rising prices and tax burdens. With alliances shaping up and actor Vijay entering the fray, the elections are expected to see a triangular contest.