Women workers flag rising prices, irregular jobs ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Описание: As Tamil Nadu moves closer to its Assembly elections, political parties have intensified campaigning with promises of expanded welfare schemes and financial assistance. However, many daily-wage women workers say their immediate concern is basic survival.

Several women engaged in contract or irregular jobs say rising prices of essential goods and inconsistent work make it difficult to support their families. While the state government’s flagship welfare initiative, Magalir Urimai Thogai, provides monthly assistance to eligible women heads of households, some beneficiaries say it offers crucial relief.

At the same time, others argue that strict eligibility conditions exclude many needy families from receiving support. As election campaigning gathers momentum, these voices from the ground reflect the challenges of balancing welfare promises with concerns over affordability, access and long-term livelihood security.

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