Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Renames Breakfast Scheme After K Kamaraj
· India · India Today, The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has renamed the state's expanded breakfast scheme to the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, honouring the former Congress leader and Chief Minister K Kamaraj. The programme, originally launched by the DMK government in 2022 for primary school students, was recently expanded to include students in Classes VI to VIII. Political observers suggest the move is a strategic effort to challenge the DMK's influence while appealing to the Nadar community, which holds significant electoral weight. Supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi view the focus on Kamaraj as a potential opportunity for the BJP to build a broader OBC coalition ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha election.
Why it matters
The rebranding signals a shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape as the TVK-led government leverages historical icons to challenge the DMK and reshape regional alliances.
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