Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: EPS is hoping to lead the AIADMK to a third term (File)
Chennai:
Ten years of anti-incumbency, the absence of a larger-than-life leader and a fight for control of the party (from within and outside) has put the AIADMK and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, in a tight position, from which he has to buck the odds to emerge a winner.
So the ruling party and its ally, the BJP, have decided to do what always works well - disappointingly so - in Indian elections - play the caste card to influence voters.
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections | AIADMK promises washing machines for all; to waive educational loans
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A slew of promises aimed at impressing women voters
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AIADMK joint coordinator Edappadi K. Palaniswami and coordinator O. Pannerselvam releasing the party manifesto for upcomingy assembly elections at party headquarters on Sunday. | Photo Credit: RAGU R
A slew of promises aimed at impressing women voters
Hoping to win the Assembly polls for the third consecutive term, the AIADMK in its election manifesto released on Sunday evening promised among other things, Amma Washing Machine for all, waiving of educational loans, Amma Banking Card, MGR Green Auto and Amma Housing Scheme . It also said it would urge the Centre to reduce the fuel prices considerably.