The Times of India

How CM MK Stalin executed Rs 5,000 bonanza for 1.31 crore TN women; secrecy was the key to success of operation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin orchestrated a surprise 5,000 credit to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. This move, described as a surgical strike, preempted potential opposition promises and Supreme Court scrutiny on freebies, stunning political rivals.