Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 200 Units Free Power After Taking Oath

Hours after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay on Sunday announced 200 units of free electricity and the formation of the ‘SingaPen’ Special Task Force as part of the first major decisions of the new government.

Soon after the swearing-in ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Vijay signed key official files in the presence of senior officials and ministers, signalling the start of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government’s welfare and governance agenda.

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay amid loud cheers from party workers, supporters and film fans gathered at the venue.

The TVK emerged as the largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House. Though short of the majority mark of 118, the party secured support from the Congress.

The coalition also received backing from the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League, taking the alliance strength to 120 MLAs.

The swearing-in ceremony witnessed extensive security arrangements, with only around 6,000 invitees allowed entry through special passes. Chennai Police deployed heavy security under senior officers’ supervision.

Several political leaders and film personalities attended the event, including Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alliance leaders, Vijay’s family members and figures from the Tamil film industry.

Nine ministers, including N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, and Dr KG Arunraj, were also sworn into the new cabinet alongside Vijay.

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