EPS slams DMK for halting welfare schemes, vows to revive them
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Addressing the public in Tenkasi, Ambasamudram, and Alangulam as part of his Makkalai Kappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom campaign, EPS said, "Under AIADMK rule, Tamil Nadu topped the country in higher education enrolment. The free laptop scheme helped thousands of rural students access future-ready technology. But the DMK scrapped it after coming to power."
He also criticised the DMK for shutting down the Amma mini clinics.
"Now the chief minister is holding one-day Nalam Kaakum Stalin medical camps. Is he interested in people's health only now? Amma mini clinics provided daily medical care within 2–3 km for every locality. Why politicise welfare schemes?" he asked, promising to revive both schemes if AIADMK returns to power.
EPS further hit out at the DMK for failing to deliver on several 2021 poll promises made to Tenkasi. "Why do you need a CM who cannot keep his word? DMK is now openly admitting it depends on allies to win in 2026.
We, the AIADMK and BJP, depend only on people — because for us, people are the true rulers," he said.
Earlier in the day, EPS met representatives from people with disabilities, farmers, and merchants in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi. Representatives of the people with disabilities demanded higher monthly assistance, better access to education, and job opportunities. EPS assured them of AIADMK's support, saying, "Differently abled people are pure of heart, and their rightful demands will be fulfilled."
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