Politics

59 DMK MLAs Say No to Government Cars in Tamil Nadu

Published: 21 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that all 59 DMK MLAs have decided not to use the cars allotted by the state government, opting to forgo the official benefit.

Key Takeaways

The move is being projected as a gesture of austerity and political messaging, with the DMK seeking to highlight restraint in the use of government-funded perks at a time when public spending remains under scrutiny.

Sources

The Hindu