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Udhayanidhi Stalin Criticises Actor Vijay Over ₹1,200‑Crore Beach‑Facing Secretariat Plan
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin publicly challenged film star Vijay, questioning his stance on the proposed ₹1,200‑crore beach‑facing secretariat.
A video released by NDTV shows Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin directly addressing film actor Vijay, accusing him of supporting a controversial beach‑facing secretariat that is projected to cost around ₹1,200 crore. Stalin’s remarks were made during a public briefing where he highlighted the financial scale of the project and urged Vijay to reconsider his position.
The proposed secretariat, intended to be built on a coastal stretch near Chennai, has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups for its high price tag and potential environmental impact. Stalin emphasized that the expenditure could strain the state’s finances and called for greater accountability in such large‑scale infrastructure plans.
Vijay, a leading figure in Tamil cinema, has not issued a response to the minister’s statements as of the time of reporting. The exchange adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate over the secretariat’s feasibility and the role of public personalities in political discourse.
Analysts suggest that the confrontation may influence public opinion ahead of upcoming state elections, with both parties likely to use the issue to rally their bases. The controversy underscores the growing intersection of entertainment and politics in Tamil Nadu’s public sphere.
The proposed secretariat, intended to be built on a coastal stretch near Chennai, has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups for its high price tag and potential environmental impact. Stalin emphasized that the expenditure could strain the state’s finances and called for greater accountability in such large‑scale infrastructure plans.
Vijay, a leading figure in Tamil cinema, has not issued a response to the minister’s statements as of the time of reporting. The exchange adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate over the secretariat’s feasibility and the role of public personalities in political discourse.
Analysts suggest that the confrontation may influence public opinion ahead of upcoming state elections, with both parties likely to use the issue to rally their bases. The controversy underscores the growing intersection of entertainment and politics in Tamil Nadu’s public sphere.