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Chief Minister's Speech, Government Announcements, Governance Policy2026-05-10
Speech by Hon. Mr. S. Joseph Vijay after taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Speech delivered by Hon. Mr. S. Joseph Vijay after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. He thanked the people for their support and pledged to provide transparent, corruption-free, and people-centric governance.
DepartmentDepartment of Information and Public Relations
DistrictsChennai
Key Peopleதிரு. ச. ஜோசப் விஜய்
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Detailed Summary
In his speech at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony, Hon. Chief Minister Mr. S. Joseph Vijay stated that he is an ordinary person and thanked the people for their support. He shared his personal experiences with poverty and hunger. He pledged to release a transparent white paper on the state's financial situation, specifically mentioning a debt of approximately 10 lakh crore rupees. He committed to focusing on fundamental needs such as women's safety, drug control, law and order, education, ration, medical facilities, drinking water, road and bus facilities. He emphasized that no public money would be misused and that there would be a single, transparent leadership center. He assured equality and protection for all sections of society, including minorities, farmers, youth, government employees, and fishermen. He extended gratitude to the leaders of Congress, CPI(M), CPI, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and Indian Union Muslim League, as well as party cadres and supporters.
Key Announcements
- 1A white paper on the state's financial situation will be released
- 2Strict measures will be taken for women's safety
- 3Efforts will be made to control drug culture starting today
- 4Law and order will be ensured for everyone
- 5Priority will be given to basic facilities like education, ration, medical, drinking water, road facilities, and bus services
- 6Not a single rupee of public money will be misused, and no one will be allowed to misuse it
- 7Transparent governance will operate under a single leadership center, not multiple power centers
- 8The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam government will stand in support of minority communities
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#Swearing-in ceremony#Chief Minister's Speech#Tamil Nadu Government#Governance#Transparency#Public Welfare#Financial Situation#Law and Order#Drug Control