DMK's Triple Threat: Cash, Coalition, Credibility Drive Tamil Nadu Election Strategy

• DMK aims for a second term in Tamil Nadu elections, focusing on a strong coalition, welfare manifesto, and ideological battle.
• The party finalized a seat-sharing pact, contesting 164 of 234 constituencies, with Congress as the lead ally (28 seats).
• Manifesto includes doubling women's basic income to Rs 2,000 and offering Rs 8,000 appliance coupons to housewives.
• Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin leads a 'door-to-door' campaign, framing the election as 'Stalin's Good Governance' vs. 'Modi's NDA'.
• DMK counters new challengers like TVK by highlighting industrial successes, data-backed governance, and tangible outcomes.