Free Electricity, Women Safety Force: Chief Minister Vijay's First Orders
He also vows a white paper on state finances and a special task force on drugs and women’s safety.
- On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay took office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Nehru Stadium, immediately signing files to provide 200 units of free electricity and establish task forces for drug control and women's safety.
- Targeting the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime, Vijay alleged the state inherited debts exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore with a depleted treasury, prompting his pledge to release a white paper detailing the financial situation.
- Calling his tenure a "new era of real secular and social justice governance," Vijay pledged to lead a transparent administration, declaring he would "not touch a single paisa" of public money and ensure strict anti-corruption measures.
- In his first address, Vijay thanked alliance leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Thol Thirumavalavan for supporting government formation, emphasizing priorities in education, roads, and drinking water facilities.
- Acknowledging the emotional weight of his new role, Vijay requested patience from the public while asserting his government would not mislead citizens with false promises and would gradually fulfill platform commitments.
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