Archive · 18 Dec 2025
AIADMK and DMK clash over free laptop scheme
The AIADMK and DMK parties in Tamil Nadu are arguing about a scheme to give free laptops to students.
The AIADMK says the DMK is bringing back the scheme just to get votes in the next election.
They also say the DMK is not keeping their promises about creating jobs.
The DMK, however, says the laptop scheme was planned in the budget and is not just for elections.
They say the laptops will be good for students and will have special software.
The AIADMK reminds people about the good things they did for education and jobs when they were in power.
The DMK says they will make sure the laptops reach the students soon.
AIADMK accuses DMK of reviving the free laptop scheme for electoral gains.
DMK defends the scheme, stating it was planned in the 2025-26 Budget.
Laptops are high-configuration, suitable for AI applications, with advanced processors and long battery life.
DMK has agreements with Microsoft for Windows 11 and Perplexity AI for six months of free access.
AIADMK highlights its own educational and job creation initiatives.
- Who
- AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
- What
- Clash over the free laptop scheme for students
- When
- December 17-18, 2023
- Where
- Erode and Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- AIADMK accuses DMK of reviving the scheme for electoral gains, while DMK defends the scheme as a budgeted initiative
- Scheme
- Free laptop scheme for students
- Accusation
- DMK reviving scheme for electoral gains
- Original Launch
- By late CM J Jayalalithaa
- AIADMK Claims
- Scheme benefits individuals and families
- DMK Announcement
- Laptops for 20 lakh students
- AIADMK Initiatives
- 68 arts and science colleges, 7 law colleges, 21 polytechnic institutions, Asia’s largest veterinary park
- Employment Claims
- AIADMK: 5.47 lakh crore investments, lakhs of jobs
- DMK Employment Promises
- 50,000 posts filled against 75,000 retirements
- Laptop Specifications
- High-configuration laptops for AI applications, advanced processors, long battery life
- Software Agreements
- Windows 11 and Perplexity Pro AI access for six months