A game of one-upmanship in the western belt
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Summary
Even as the DMK and the AIADMK square off at the State level, a fierce battle is brewing in the western belt between V. Senthil Balaji and S.P. Velumani, two “strongmen” with a take-no-prisoners style.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Frontline Magazine
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right