Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke over the phone with Vijay after the latter assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. During the conversation, the Prime Minister congratulated him on taking oath and wished him success in his new role.
Vijay was sworn in as the ninth chief minister of the state earlier in the day, days after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) became the single largest party in Tamil Nadu. His appointment marks a major political milestone for the actor-turned-politician
and his party.
Before the telephone call, PM Modi had also extended his greetings publicly through a post on X. The Prime Minister assured continued cooperation between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people.
?Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people,? PM Modi posted on X.