Desiya Suraksha Party Unveils National Mission for Safety and Citizens’ Welfare

A new political initiative from Tamil Nadu is seeking to bring citizens’ safety, dignity and basic living standards into the centre of India’s governance agenda. Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP) has announced its national mission to protect citizens’ rights, strengthen public safety and promote equality, with a focus on ensuring essential facilities for every Indian.

Marking an important milestone in its journey, the party officially unveiled its flag in Chennai. Former National Security Advisor Shri M.K. Narayanan IPS (Retd.) performed the unveiling ceremony in the presence of DSP National President Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR).

Built around the belief that security goes beyond physical protection, DSP aims to address wider social concerns, including food, housing, healthcare, education and human dignity. The party also intends to raise questions about the fair distribution of national resources and make governance more responsive to ordinary citizens.

“I came to India not for politics, but to bring back a culture — the culture of safety, especially for our women and children,” said Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR), President of Desiya Suraksha Party.

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From Secure Our City to a National Movement

The foundation of DSP’s journey was laid around five years ago with a basic question: Why should a woman feel unsafe while walking on her own street?

This concern led to the launch of the Secure Our City campaign, an initiative designed to improve neighbourhood safety through free CCTV installations and community participation.

According to the party, the initiative started in Chennai without financial support from NGOs, corporate organisations or political groups. The founders initially committed to installing 10,000 free CCTV cameras across selected Indian cities using their own resources.

Over the last five years, the campaign has focused on underserved communities in Chennai. DSP states that its efforts have helped improve security arrangements for approximately 5,000 homes in slum areas.

The initial plan was to develop Secure Our City into a successful community safety model and expand its reach through SecureCam India and CSR partnerships. However, working closely with economically vulnerable families gradually broadened the founders’ understanding of public safety.

“When you live in the slums for five years, you understand that CCTV is not enough. I travelled, slept and ate with people. I saw families struggling without proper housing, food, clothing and medical care. A camera cannot secure a hungry stomach. A camera cannot secure a homeless family,” MTR explained.

He said these experiences highlighted the need for broader solutions. According to him, community initiatives alone cannot address deep-rooted social challenges without meaningful changes in governance.

“That is when I understood what our country truly needs. And I found the solution — Desiya Suraksha Party.”

A Political Platform to Ask Questions on Behalf of Citizens

DSP says its objective extends beyond participating in electoral politics. The party wants to establish a platform where the concerns of ordinary citizens can be raised and public institutions can be questioned about their responsibilities.

Its proposed approach focuses on greater transparency in the use of public resources, corporate accountability and the protection of vulnerable communities.

Among the key questions the party wants to raise are whether taxpayers’ money is reaching the right beneficiaries, how corporate wealth and tax contributions can better support public welfare, and why many children continue to grow up without adequate family support, housing and protection.

DSP believes that a country’s progress should not be assessed only through economic growth and infrastructure development. It should also be measured by the living conditions, security and opportunities available to its people.

DSP’s Core Agenda: A Guarantee of Living

The party has outlined a people-focused agenda built around five major commitments. These proposals aim to establish a minimum standard of living and improve access to essential services.

1. Housing for Every Indian Family

DSP aims to work towards providing every family with access to a minimum 500-square-foot home of its own. The proposal reflects the party’s focus on housing security as a basic requirement for a dignified life.

2. Dignity for Every Citizen

The party wants to promote access to quality clothing and other essential necessities. Its stated objective is to ensure that financial difficulties do not deprive individuals of basic human dignity.

3. Free, Quality Education and Healthcare

DSP advocates free education and healthcare of international standards for all citizens. It believes that access to these essential services should not depend on an individual’s financial background.

4. No More Orphans in India

Providing every child with a safe home, family environment and future is another important part of the party’s agenda. Where a child has no available family or guardian, DSP believes the State should take responsibility for care, protection and development.

5. Safety as a Fundamental Right

The party wants the safety of women and children to become a central priority of governance. It believes public safety should receive continuous attention rather than being treated only as another welfare programme.

In addition to these commitments, DSP has proposed a minimum living guarantee through its manifesto. The proposal includes a target of ₹6,000 per person per month and ₹10,000 per family per month.

The party says these financial proposals are intended to support a basic standard of living and create a foundation for wider social welfare reforms.

Reaching the People Through Accountable Governance

DSP has also highlighted the importance of transparent management of India’s natural and economic resources. These include land, minerals, forests, gold and other national assets.

According to the party’s vision, the country’s wealth should contribute directly to better living standards, stronger public services and improved financial security for families.

Its manifesto also proposes administrative reforms to improve the delivery of government services and make public institutions more accountable. The party wants citizens to have better access to essential services and receive timely responses to their concerns.

Through these measures, DSP aims to promote a governance model that is accessible, transparent and responsive to the needs of households across the country.

Beginning in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with a National Vision

Desiya Suraksha Party is beginning its organisational expansion in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the two regions closely connected with the development of its founding mission.

MTR has invited citizens, social workers, young people, professionals and others who support the principles of safety, equality and dignity to become part of the movement.

Reflecting on the journey so far, he said, “We secured 5,000 houses with our own money. Now, let us work together to secure 150 crore lives. Safety is not just about cameras. It is about food, housing, health, education and dignity for every Indian.”

The party says it intends to build its national presence through public participation and initiatives that address everyday challenges faced by Indian families.

Secure Our City Campaign to Continue Nationwide

Alongside its political activities, DSP has confirmed that the Secure Our City campaign will continue as an important part of its public safety mission.

Following its First Maanadu on December 10, 2026, in Chennai, the party plans to expand the initiative to different parts of India.

The proposed expansion will focus on establishing a minimum security framework for homes and buildings. It will include structured security audits and community-based safety measures.

DSP maintains that public safety will remain central to its activities, even as the organisation expands its focus towards wider social and governance-related issues.

DSP First Maanadu — December 10, 2026

Desiya Suraksha Party has scheduled its First Maanadu for December 10, 2026, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event is expected to mark a significant step in the party’s organisational journey and its ambition to develop a national movement focused on citizens’ rights and welfare.

The gathering is expected to present the party’s broader vision, key manifesto priorities and plans for expanding its initiatives across India.

With its journey beginning in Tamil Nadu, DSP is inviting people from different backgrounds to join its efforts towards a safer and more equitable society.

Desiya Suraksha Party — Join Hands with DSP.

From securing our streets to securing every Indian’s future.

About Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP)

Desiya Suraksha Party is a political movement founded with the vision of promoting safety, equality, dignity and a minimum standard of living for every Indian. Emerging from the Secure Our City campaign in Chennai, the party aims to address social challenges through public service, accountable governance and citizen-focused policies. Its broader mission is to work towards a society where every individual has access to basic necessities, security and opportunities for a better life.

For media enquiries and further information, contact Desiya Suraksha Party (DSP), Tamil Nadu and Kerala Unit. Mangan Thomas Rijoy (MTR), National President, is the media contact. The party can be reached at +91 96054 35521. Further information is available through its official information page and Instagram account.