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Vijay's First CM Speech at I-Day, Trisha Krishnan in Front Row
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM
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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay delivered his inaugural address from Fort St. George during the Independence Day event, with actress Trisha Krishnan in the front row, and announced new welfare schemes including a gold ring for newborns.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay delivered his first address as chief minister from Fort St. George premises during the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai, welcoming guests including actress Trisha Krishnan who stood in the front row.
In his speech, Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government while reaffirming opposition to policies he deemed detrimental to state rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving Tamil Nadu’s autonomy.
The chief minister unveiled a new welfare initiative that will provide a gold ring to every newborn in the state, aiming to promote health and heritage, and announced increased welfare payouts for existing schemes.
Vijay’s government plans to continue and expand welfare programmes inherited from previous administrations, signalling a focus on social welfare and state pride.
In his speech, Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government while reaffirming opposition to policies he deemed detrimental to state rights, emphasizing the importance of preserving Tamil Nadu’s autonomy.
The chief minister unveiled a new welfare initiative that will provide a gold ring to every newborn in the state, aiming to promote health and heritage, and announced increased welfare payouts for existing schemes.
Vijay’s government plans to continue and expand welfare programmes inherited from previous administrations, signalling a focus on social welfare and state pride.