Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion, calling the incident an 'unhealed wound' and promising prevention. A CBI probe is ongoing, while a court reviews the job grants.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion over their grief and vowed to prevent future tragedies, while a CBI probe is ongoing and a court reviews the job grants.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families affected by a stampede at a TVK rally last year. He announced a memorial would be built in Karur to honor victims and alleged police conspiracy.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families affected by a stampede at a TVK rally last year in Karur. He announced a memorial to honor victims and alleged police conspiracy.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay participated in and completed a 6km anti-drug awareness marathon in Chennai, showcasing his fitness and inspiring participants. Videos of his active involvement went viral, drawing praise.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay participated in the 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' anti-drug awareness run at Chennai's Marina Beach on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He flagged off the event and ran with hundreds of participants, emphasizing sports and healthy lifestyles over substance abuse.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay countered claims that his party, TVK, is merely an "actor's party." He highlighted years of activism, including opposition to the CAA and support for protests, before entering politics and forming TVK. Vijay stated his government serves the most ordinary people, drawing parallels to former CMs Anna and MGR.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi, seeking release of pending central funds, exemption from NEET, and a second AIIMS. He also urged protection for fishermen and support for flood mitigation and space manufacturing.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay awarded R. Praggnanandhaa Rs 50 lakh and a memento for winning the Norway Chess tournament, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay met PM Narendra Modi, thanking him for retrieving the Anaimangalam copper plates. Vijay sought clarification from the Union home ministry to allow Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be sung at government functions before the national anthem, and opposed Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project citing violation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and Supreme Court verdict.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urges PM Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project without consent from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, citing legal and farmer concerns.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay met with experts to discuss legal measures against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam, a project opposed by Tamil Nadu and deemed contrary to a Supreme Court verdict.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announced a loan waiver for marginal farmers (up to Rs 50,000) and a Rs 5,000 relief for large farmers, benefiting 14.22 lakh farmers with a Rs 2,044 crore expenditure.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has formed a 35-member coalition ministry including Congress, IUML, and VCK, signaling a shift from the state's traditional two-party system. Vijay retains key portfolios like Home and Police, emphasizing control over administration and law and order.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has formed a 35-member coalition ministry, including Congress, IUML, and VCK, signaling a shift from the state's traditional two-party system. Vijay retains key portfolios like Home and Police, emphasizing control over administration and law and order.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay will expand his cabinet on Thursday, inducting two Congress legislators, K Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan, as ministers. AIADMK faction members will not be included. This marks Congress's return to the state cabinet after six decades.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay ordered the modernization of Amma Unavagams, directing upgrades to infrastructure, equipment, and food quality. Expenses will be covered by local government funds.
DMK leader Anitha Radhakrishnan criticized Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's new government, predicting its collapse in months. He also questioned the absence of Vijay's wife and children at the swearing-in ceremony, sparking controversy.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has allocated portfolios to his new cabinet, retaining key departments like home and police. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured a landmark victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram advised Tamil Nadu CM Vijay not to include the rebel AIADMK group in his government, stating the mandate was for a government excluding both AIADMK and DMK. He urged Vijay to stay true to the mandate and not induct AIADMK MLAs, despite their support during a floor test.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay demands NEET-UG scrapping after 2026 exam cancellation due to paper leak, citing structural flaws and disadvantage to rural, government school, and socio-economically disadvantaged students. The cancellation has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants uncertain, sparked protests, and led to arrests across multiple states.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay secured 144 votes in a trust vote, with 22 against and 60 absent. He accused the DMK of undermining his government despite lacking a majority, citing election figures and secular coalition support.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's TVK government secured 144 MLA votes, passing the floor test with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while BJP remained neutral and PMK abstained.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay faces criticism for appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as OSD, contrary to the state's rationalist Dravidian ideology. After widespread backlash from allies and opposition, Vijay revokes the appointment.
