Tamil Nadu's New CM Vijay Retains Key Portfolios in TVK Government
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay keeps home, police and women welfare portfolios in first TVK government
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C. Joseph Vijay, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has retained control over crucial portfolios including home, police, and women welfare in the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. The allocation of portfolios was approved by Governor Rajendra Arlekar, with significant roles assigned to other ministers as well.
- 01Vijay holds multiple key portfolios, including home, police, and municipal administration.
- 02K A Sengottaiyan, a former AIADMK veteran, has been assigned the finance portfolio.
- 03N Anand is responsible for rural development and water resources.
- 04S Keerthana, the youngest minister, oversees industries and investment promotion.
- 05The TVK government was formed with support from Congress, Left parties, IUML, and VCK.
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In the first Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, C. Joseph Vijay has retained several critical portfolios, including home, police, and women welfare, following the approval of allocations by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. The cabinet was sworn in on May 10, with Vijay overseeing public administration, special programme implementation, and urban administration, among others. Key appointments include K A Sengottaiyan as finance minister and N Anand for rural development. S Keerthana, the youngest and only female minister, will manage industries and investment promotion. Other ministers have been assigned portfolios in education, health, and energy. The TVK secured 108 seats in the assembly elections, forming the government with external support from various parties, including Congress and the Left. Vijay has also resigned from the Tiruchy East constituency, one of the two seats he contested.
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The retention of key portfolios by CM Vijay may lead to focused governance in critical areas such as law enforcement and women's welfare, impacting the daily lives of citizens in Tamil Nadu.
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