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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious mix of welfare schemes, infrastructure expansion, women-centric initiatives and a strong law-and-order agenda.

The war of words between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Chief Minister MK Stalin over additional bonus for paddy procurement escalated on Monday, with the BJP leader accusing the DMK chief of creating false narratives while he accused her of lying blatantly.

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political campaigning across the state has intensified, with major parties and leaders holding rallies, unveiling promises, and sharply attacking rivals.