TVK government changes the name of free bus travel scheme for women
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The TVK government in Tamil Nadu has rebranded its free bus travel scheme for women from ‘Magalir Vidiyal Payanam’ to ‘Magalir Payanam’, removing any references to schooling. The new name aims to distance the initiative from specific political affiliations, as suggested by Thangam Thennarasu. This change reflects a broader effort to unify public services under a neutral label, potentially easing political tensions and emphasizing the scheme's universal benefits over partisan identities.
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