Chennai, April 9 -- In the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23, the Indian National Congress (INC) on Thursday released its manifesto aimed at "Transforming Tamil Nadu."

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, and State Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai were present during the unveiling.

The manifesto pledges to transform the state with major initiatives targeting employment, public safety, healthcare, and law and order.

One of the highlights of the election document is the promise of Universal Basic Income (UBI). The party has pledged Rs 2,000 per month for every family, with direct cash transfers into the bank accounts of women. The scheme will cover all Ration Card holders ac...