India, March 7 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday announced a slew of promises for women if his party is voted to power in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election.

These promises include a monthly financial aid of Rs.2,500, a sovereign gold with a silk saree as a wedding gift to young women, and six LPG cylinders free for all families. The actor-turned-politician made the promises at the party's International Women's Day event in Mamallapuram.

The monthly assistance would be provided to all women except government employees, up to the age of 60, when his party comes to power, Vijay said, according to PTI. The six LPG cylinders would be provided annually under the 'Annapurani super six scheme'. To ensure zero dro...