During a May Day meeting in Thanjavur, Pon Kumar (Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Board) stressed the importance of continuing welfare schemes for unorganised workers in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out that applications for housing and construction assistance have been pending for three years, urging the government to expedite the disbursal of ₹4 lakh (approximately $4,800 USD) in housing assistance. The meeting, organized by various unions, also adopted resolutions to regulate the prices of construction materials, which have seen a steep increase, leading to job losses among workers. Kumar further called on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to uphold welfare schemes from the previous administration to restore voter confidence, noting that the electorate has sought change due to the failure of established parties to gain the trust of new voters. He welcomed the election of ordinary citizens as MLAs, viewing it as a positive development for democracy.