In anticipation of the assembly elections on April 23, 2026, Tamil Nadu's major political parties—Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—have released their manifestos highlighting welfare initiatives. The DMK's manifesto emphasizes support for homemakers through the Illatharasi Scheme, offering Rs 8,000 in coupons for domestic appliances. In contrast, the AIADMK proposes free refrigerators for women heads of families with rice ration cards and plans to double social security pensions to Rs 2,000. The BJP aims to provide Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to women heads of households and a one-time grant of Rs 10,000 to every household. Energy policy is also a focal point, with AIADMK and BJP promising free cooking gas cylinders, while the DMK pushes for a green transition with a goal of increasing electric vehicle adoption by 30% by 2030. Additionally, the AIADMK is addressing the youth vote with education loan waivers and a rise in medical school reservations, while the BJP focuses on safety measures in schools. The agricultural sector is also a battleground, with AIADMK promising to set Minimum Support Prices for crops, ensuring a competitive landscape for votes among farmers.