Published Apr 19, 2026 | 1:06 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 19, 2026 | 1:09 PM
DMK chief MK Stalin unveils Chennai Super 6 manifesto.
Synopsis: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DKM President MK Stalin unveiled the Chennai Super 6 manifesto. The manifesto promises enhanced community spaces, smarter mobility across Chennai, humane and scientific dog population management, infrastructure development, a global centre of excellence, and a global talent gateway.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Sunday, 19 April, unveiled the Chennai Super 6 manifesto at the party’s headquarters, Anna Arivalayam in the city.
The manifesto promises enhanced community spaces, smarter mobility across Chennai, humane and scientific dog population management, infrastructure development, a global centre of excellence, and a global talent gateway.
“It’s the DMK that’s synonymous with Chennai’s development! Wherever you turn, all the internal infrastructure facilities you see were created by the DMK! Promises for Chennai to ensure this development journey continues!” Stalin said in a post on X in Tamil.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for 23 April, and the results will be declared on 4 May along with the results of Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
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According to the manifesto, if elected to power again, the DMK would transform Chennai into a world-class city.
The party said it would upgrade common facilities in the Urban Habitat Development Board Apartments through women-led associations with government funding, develop RO facilities for areas without Metro water and a time-bound supply for Metro households, install high-intensity street lighting across all neighbourhoods and develop a world-class Cultural Landmark for Chennai with a dedicated venue for global arts, music, and literature events.
It also said that 1,000 new mini buses connecting every street to bus stops, Metro, and railway stations will be added to the city along with AI-powered traffic management to reduce congestion and cut travel time by 25 percent.
It also promised that, similar to projects like Ennore to Poonjeri, more than 10 major projects across Chennai will be completed by 2027, and added that the Metro expansion will be completed by 2028, stormwater drains will be completed by 2027, sewerage works will be finished by 2027 and complete streets with wide pedestrian pavements, a shady tree canopy and accessible toilet facilities by 2029.
Further, the party said that it would ensure a threefold increase in veterinarians and dog catchers under the ABC programme and would expand shelters in partnership with NGOs.
The DMK manifesto said the party would make Chennai an immersive tech hub for AI, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Immersive Technologies by 2030, with a ₹10,000 crore investment that would generate 20,000 high-value jobs.
It also promised world-class infrastructure facilities, high-quality skill development training, research hubs and high-income employment opportunities.
