Tamil Nadu Workers Demand Rs 5,000 in Pongal 2026 Gift

Every year, the Tamil Nadu government gives gifts to people for the Pongal festival.

These gifts usually include food and sometimes money.

In 2021, the government gave Rs 2,500 in cash, which was the most ever.

Later, the amount was reduced to Rs 1,000, and this year, there was no cash at all, just food items.

Construction workers are now asking for Rs 5,000 in cash for the Pongal 2026 gift.

They say this money is very important for them, especially during the festival.

The government is thinking about it but is also worried about the cost.

The workers are protesting to make their demand stronger.

Next year, there will be elections in Tamil Nadu, so the government might decide to give more money to make people happy.