Mahabalipuram, March 7 -- Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay announced key initiatives for women's welfare and safety on Saturday, ahead of the Assembly elections.

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay stated that his party would implement the 'Vetri Payanam (Victory Journey) Scheme', allowing women to travel free on government buses. To ensure women's safety, a Rani Velu Nachiyar Force would be created, with women officers deployed across various locations in plain clothes and equipped with body cameras.

Vijay added that Anjalai Ammal Fast-Track Courts for Women would be established to quickly investigate and deliver justice in crimes against women.

He said, "Vetri Payanam (Victory Jo...