Tamil Nadu: Ration Cardholders May Get Rs 3,000-5,000 Before Festival

• Tamil Nadu government plans cash distribution to all ration cardholders before an upcoming festival.
• Initial reports suggested Rs 5,000, but financial constraints might lead to Rs 3,000.
• This move follows criticism for not providing cash with the recent Pongal package.
• Historically, AIADMK gave Rs 2,500 (2021), while DMK provided Rs 1,000 with Pongal packages.
• Thoothukudi District CITU Construction Workers Union protested, demanding Rs 5,000 for construction workers.

Why It Matters: Tamil Nadu considers Rs 3,000-5,000 cash for ration cardholders ahead of elections.