The DMK, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, refused Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's offer of free vehicles for 59 legislators, citing concerns over the state's escalating debt.
DMK has 59 MLAs in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Aug 21, 2026
03:29 pm
What's the storyTamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's announcement of free cars for all 234 MLAs has been rejected by the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said all 59 DMK legislators decided against accepting the offer, citing concerns over the state's mounting debt.
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