Mahabalipuram, March 7 -- Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay announced a bunch of poll promises aimed at empowering women and promoting education, on Saturday.

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay said his party would provide six free LPG cylinders per year to every family, increase the women's rights allowance to Rs 2,500 per month, and create a separate department for women, children, and the elderly under his direct supervision.

While addressing the gathering, Vijay said, "Every family will be provided 6 free LPG gas cylinders per year. The women's rights allowance will be increased to Rs 2,500 per month. A separate department for women, children, and the elderly will be created, an...