Kanyakumari, April 12 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Sunday outlined an ambitious governance roadmap while sharply criticising Chief Minister M. K. Stalin during an election campaign in Kanyakumari district.
Addressing a gathering in Mahadhanapuram, Vijay promised a corruption-free delivery of welfare schemes, asserting that benefits would reach citizens without the need for applications or bribes.
He announced that every family in Tamil Nadu would be issued a “priority card,” similar to Aadhaar, containing comprehensive household data. This, he said, would enable the government to deliver welfare benefits seamlessly from birth onwards.
“People should not have to struggle or pay bribes to access what is rightfully theirs. Government schemes will reach your doorstep,” Vijay declared.
He emphasised that artificial intelligence would power this system, ensuring efficiency and transparency.
Taking a dig at Stalin, he remarked that his proposals were not mere “stories,” but scientifically achievable plans backed by technology. Vijay also alleged deep-rooted corruption within the current system, claiming that bribes collected at the administrative level often extend up to ministers.
“Stopping corruption will be our first priority,” he said, adding that a TVK-led government would implement a comprehensive “Tamil Nadu Government Service Scheme” within six months of coming to power.
A key highlight of his vision is the launch of a unified digital platform named “Vetri Tamil Nadu Super App,” through which all government services would be made accessible. He assured that delays in service delivery would invite immediate action against responsible officials.
Positioning citizens as active stakeholders, Vijay proposed a participatory governance model. He announced plans for a dedicated government portal where people could submit ideas, monitor public finances, and directly petition the Assembly. Petitions signed by 10,000 people would receive official responses, while those backed by one million citizens would be taken up for legislative debate.
He also promised to allocate a full day in Assembly sessions to discuss public petitions. Highlighting economic concerns, Vijay criticised the state’s rising debt, which he said had crossed Rs 10.05 lakh crore.
He accused the current government of excessive borrowing and pledged to increase revenue and rationalise spending without imposing additional taxes.
Concluding his address, Vijay said Tamil Nadu would be transformed into India’s artificial intelligence and digital capital, with a dedicated AI ministry under a TVK government.
–IANS
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