Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces vehicles, allowances for MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a comprehensive package of benefits for all 234 Members of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, including government vehicles and significant monthly allowances. The announcements, made in the Legislative Assembly under Rule 110, also included a major increase in the state's health insurance coverage and investments in medical education.

Under the new measures, every MLA will be provided with an official vehicle to facilitate travel within their constituencies. The state will also grant each legislator a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 to cover the driver's salary, fuel, and vehicle maintenance costs. An additional Rs 25,000 per month will be provided to hire a secretary or assistant for official constituency work. Chief Minister Vijay stated the support would enable MLAs to carry out their public service responsibilities without hindrance and address public grievances more effectively.

The announcement followed a request from VCK MLA Jothimani, who highlighted that while local body heads receive official vehicles, legislators do not enjoy the same facility, limiting their mobility. Legislators in the House...