Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll

Is the new 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' good use of public money?

In plain English: Is the new 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' a good use of public money?

Choose between Yes, worthuu and Waste of money.

Every baby born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital will now go home with a 1 gram gold ring. 💛👶 A ₹755 crore promise, kept. 📜 Supporters call it beautiful. 🥹 "The state becoming the thaimaman, blessing every newborn like family." 🙏 It may even push more mothers to safer hospital deliveries. 🏥 Critics call it something else. 😬 "₹755 crore of public money on gold rings? Fix the hospitals first." 💸 Both sides genuinely believe they're right. 💭 So we're asking Chennai, no names, no judgement, no political colour. 🔒 Is the gold ring scheme a good use of public money? 💯 Yes, worth it 💥 Waste of money Tap, vote, and scroll on. 🗳️✨ Nobody will ever know it was you. 🤍 . . 💬 Gift or gimmick? Tell us honestly. 👇 #PulseOfChennai 🌆 #Chennai #NammaChennai #TamilNadu #TNGovtScheme #Welfare #PublicMoney #NewbornCare 👶 #PublicOpinion #AnonymousVote 🗳️ #ChennaiDiaries

The live Chennai verdict

Nowadays in Chennai, many people are talking about new things the government is doing. Some people think these new things are good and help everyone. Others feel the money could be used for other important things that help people more.

As per today's poll results, 55% of participants are saying “Yes, worthuu”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.

Live result card: 55% currently lean Yes, worthuu — Is the new 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram' good use of public money?

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Published 16 July 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.