'I believe you too will soon learn': How former Tamil Nadu CM Stalin wished Vijay on becoming new CM
Former Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin congratulated 'Thalapathy' Vijay on becoming the new Chief Minister with a message that has sparked political discussion.
TN Former CM MK Stalin- File image
Chennai: In a significant development, Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday congratulated newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. The Former CM also cautioning him against blaming the previous government over the state's financial condition, urging him to fulfil the promises made to the people during the election campaign. Here are all the details you need to know about what Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said on Thalapathy Vijay's oath taking.
Former Tamil Nadu CM Stalin wishes Vijay
In a post on X, Stalin extended his wishes to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government and welcomed the announcements signed by Vijay immediately after assuming office. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, @ActorVijay, leader of the victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, upon assuming this responsibility. I also welcome the announcements you have signed immediately upon taking office," Stalin wrote.
"I believe you too will soon learn, as we did, the nuances of how to fulfil promises given to the people. Along with the voters, I too expect that," he said.
However, the DMK chief took exception to Vijay's remarks regarding the financial condition of the state and the debt burden inherited from the previous administration. "Don't start saying right away that the government has no money. It does have it. What's needed is the will to give it to the people, and the ability to govern," Stalin said.
"There is money. What is needed is the will to provide for the people and administrative capability," Stalin said. Referring to the previous DMK government's tenure, Stalin stated that his administration had implemented several welfare schemes despite facing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, floods, and what he termed as the "step-motherly treatment" of the Union BJP government.
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What Stalin said on Vijay's allegations?
Responding to Vijay's allegation that the previous government left behind debts exceeding 10 lakh crore and "emptied the treasury," Stalin said Tamil Nadu's debt remained within the permitted limits. He also noted that the state's financial position had already been clearly explained in the February Budget.
Stalin further said that Joseph Vijay, who had promised only "practical and achievable" schemes during the election campaign, had only recently entered governance and would gradually learn the complexities of running an administration.
(With inputs from agencies)
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