Pongal Gift: Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the DMK government is planning a massive ₹5,000 cash Pongal gift along with rice, sugar, jaggery, and clothing for over 2.2 crore ration cardholders. But not everyone will receive the benefit. Here’s the full list of who qualifies and who will be excluded from this special Pongal package.
