Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the 'Dravidian Model' government 2.0 will be formed after the 2026 Assembly elections, emphasizing women's empowerment and improved welfare schemes. Speaking at a women's conference, he highlighted existing initiatives like the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam and criticized the central BJP government's approach to women's reservation, contrasting it with the DMK's commitment to gender equality and reservation in local bodies. Stalin also urged women to carry forward the legacy of the Dravidian movement.