Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met former chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin at his Chennai residence on Monday “with political courtesy”.
“Honourable Mr. Vijay, who took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and accepted my greetings. I conveyed my hearty congratulations and also my advice,” Stalin wrote on X, sharing several pictures of the meeting that took place just before the floor test.
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During the visit, Vijay also met former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
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The new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is Vijay and his party is Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He took office after his party’s debut in the parliamentary elections.
After being sworn in, CM Vijay signed official documents approving 200 units of free electricity and setting up of special task forces to tackle drug crime and increase the safety of women in the state.
CM Vijay met MP Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin for political courtesy ahead of crucial test in Tamil Nadu Assembly. Stalin extended his congratulations and advice to the new Chief Minister.
The TVK government’s sweeping social security promises, including free electricity and cash transfers, are expected to put a significant strain on state finances, potentially increasing social security spending by more than 52% over the previous government’s spending.
The controversy arose because the Tamil Thai Vaazhthu (national song) was sung last, after Vande Mataram and the national anthem. Parties like CPI and DMK expressed outrage and said that the national song should have been given top priority.
First meeting after Vijay becomes CM
Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), formed the government in the state with the support of the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.
The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with senior DMK leaders after he was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday. Nine government ministers were also sworn in on the same day.
All MLAs of the state legislature took oath as members of the House on Monday.
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Aadhav Arjuna, Dr KG Arunraj, N Anand, KA Sengottaiyan, P Venkataramanan, R Nirmalkumar, Rajmohan and Dr TK Prabhu and Selvi S Keerthana were among those who took the oath.
Before the MLAs were sworn in, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as a member of the House. He took the oath for the dark speaker MV Karuppaiah.
In his first speech after being sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, Vijay expressed his will to lead a “transparent government” and noted that he would carry out all actions “openly”. He also accused the previous DMK government of emptying the exchequer.
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“After reviewing everything, I intend to issue a white paper to the people. I want my government to be transparent. That is the very first thing I want to do. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, if I need to meet anyone, I will not do it secretly or behind closed doors. Whatever I do, I will do it openly and transparently. I request you all to give me some time. This is your hard work to give them some time and I will try to fulfill all that I promised. to ensure strict security for women,” said CM Vijay.
Vijay’s first steps after joining the CM’s office
Soon after being sworn in, Vijay signed the first set of official documents related to key election promises and government measures.
The approval included the provision of 200 units of free electricity and the creation of special task forces to fight drug crimes and strengthen the security of women in the state.
Vijay facing the floor test
Vijay’s brief meeting with Stalin and Udhayanidhi came days before a crucial floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that was expected to demonstrate the TVK regime’s majority in the House.
The floor test is likely to be held on May 13, news agency ANI reported.
The VCK, IUML and the left parties, which have widespread support from the TVK, are part of the DMK-led front. The Congress, which enjoys widespread support from the TVK, is a former ally of the DMK and has five MLAs in the 234-member House.
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TVK scored a major victory in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, becoming the single largest party with 108 seats (107 after Vijay’s resignation from Tiruchirappalli East).
Although the TVK fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats, the party secured the support of several other parties, including the Congress, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), the Left parties and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), enabling Vijay to form a government in the state.
