At a public meeting in Tiruvallur district, the AIADMK general secretary recalls having made 10 electoral assurances, including one of granting a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to all women heads of families holding ration cards. Soon after his party announced the promises, Mr. Stalin grew anxious and credited the sum into the accounts of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai beneficiaries