The NTK Manifesto 2026 is officially here. Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) Party Chief Seeman released the party's comprehensive election manifesto on March 19, 2026, in Chennai, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections scheduled for April 23, 2026. The detailed 462-page document lists 49 major promises, projecting a vision of "state autonomy within a true federation" with a strong emphasis on Tamil identity, institutional reforms, and electoral changes. Read the complete NTK Election Manifesto 2026 highlights below and download the official PDF.
NTK released its manifesto presenting a governance model rooted in Tamil identity, self-sufficiency, and ecological preservation. Here are the most significant pledges:
| Category | Key Promise |
|---|---|
| Governance | Five Capital Cities for Tamil Nadu |
| Tamil Identity | New State Emblem featuring Thiruvalluvar |
| Agriculture | Declare Farming a National Occupation |
| Education | Free Education from Primary to PhD |
| Healthcare | Medical Tourism City + Dedicated Transgender Hospital |
| Economy | Zero-Waste "Cycling Parks" Industrial Model |
| Political Reform | Abolish EVMs, Mandatory Voting |
| Liquor | Complete Ban on Alcohol |
| Fiscal Federalism | 75% GST Revenue to Stay in Tamil Nadu |
| Environment | South Korean-Style Waste Management with Citizen Incentives |
One of the most headline-grabbing promises in the NTK Election Manifesto 2026 is the proposal to create five capital cities. The plan designates Tiruchirappalli as the administrative capital, Chennai as the technological hub, Coimbatore as the industrial capital, Madurai as the cultural centre, and Kanyakumari as the spiritual capital, with the State Secretariat and Assembly also proposed to be shifted to Tiruchirappalli.
This decentralisation approach is aimed at reducing pressure on Chennai and making government services more accessible to people across the state.
NTK has proposed redesigning the Tamil Nadu government emblem to prominently feature poet-saint Thiruvalluvar at its centre, symbolising Tamil culture and heritage, with cows on both sides representing agriculture and traditional values.
The party also proposes to change the Tamil Thai Vazhthu reflecting its vision to reshape the cultural and symbolic foundations of state governance.
Highlighting agriculture as the backbone of the state, the NTK manifesto proposes declaring farming a "National Occupation" and integrating it as a government service. It outlines large-scale restoration of water bodies using traditional methods, along with planting palmyra trees to protect groundwater. The party also plans to establish cold storage facilities in every district to safeguard farmers from losses, while promoting natural farming to ensure poison-free food production.
NTK promises free education from the primary level right through to PhD, enforcing a single-language policy with Tamil as the medium of instruction while keeping English as a compulsory subject. The curriculum will include life skills such as household work, environmental care, and social responsibility to promote gender equality.
On healthcare, the manifesto proposes a dedicated hospital in Trichy for transgender and trans-masculine communities, along with the development of a global "Medical Tourism City" integrating Allopathy with Siddha and Ayurveda.
The NTK envisions a self-reliant economic model where local resources are used to meet local needs. The manifesto proposes the creation of "Cycling Parks," where industrial waste from one unit becomes raw material for another, promoting a zero-waste industrial ecosystem.
On the environment, the manifesto promotes treating waste as a resource by adopting a South Korean-style waste management system, where citizens receive incentives like travel vouchers for segregating waste. It also outlines strict climate action policies, including continuous environmental audits and the closure of factories that violate environmental norms.
The NTK manifesto calls for abolishing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and returning to the ballot-paper system, arguing that paper ballots ensure greater transparency. Voters would receive a printed receipt-style ballot slip as proof of their vote. The party also demands making voting mandatory for all eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu.
On fiscal federalism, the party vows to demand that 75% of GST revenue collected in Tamil Nadu should stay within the state, shifting away from the current centralised revenue-sharing model.
Infrastructure plans feature safer public transport with automatic doors on long-distance buses and reduced congestion by limiting large buses from entering cities. For tourism, the party plans to revitalise cultural and historical sites such as Keeladi, Thanjavur Big Temple, and Adichanallur into world-class hubs, along with free transit for pilgrims during festivals.
On social welfare and employment, NTK proposes private sector reservations for "Aadhi Tamizhar," with penalties such as withdrawal of subsidies for non-compliance. Measures for police welfare including annual family trips, and formal recognition of street vendors through ID cards, have also been included.
NTK Manifesto 2026 PDF Direct Download: makkalarasu.in/assets/NTK-2026-Manifesto.pdf
Official NTK Party Website: naamtamilar.org
NTK has already released its full list of 234 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026, contesting in all constituencies. In December 2025, the party announced it will contest solo across all constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, with results on May 4, 2026.
The NTK Manifesto 2026 is a 462-page document with 49 major promises. Key highlights include five capital cities for Tamil Nadu, a new state emblem featuring Thiruvalluvar, declaring farming a National Occupation, free education from primary to PhD, a complete liquor ban, abolition of EVMs, and a zero-waste industrial model.
The NTK Election Manifesto 2026 PDF can be downloaded directly from makkalarasu.in/assets/NTK-2026-Manifesto.pdf. The official party website is naamtamilar.org.
NTK Party Chief and Coordinator Seeman released the manifesto on March 19, 2026, at a public event in Chennai.
The NTK Manifesto 2026 is 462 pages long and contains 49 major promises covering governance, agriculture, education, healthcare, environment, and electoral reforms.
NTK proposes five functional capitals: Tiruchirappalli (administrative), Chennai (technology), Coimbatore (industrial), Madurai (cultural), and Kanyakumari (spiritual), aimed at decentralising governance across Tamil Nadu.
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