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TVK chief Vijay CM appointment confirmed as his father urges do everything for Tamilians
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
His father says he acted only for his son
TVK chief Vijay’s appointment as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister-designate has sparked major reactions, including from his father. After Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar named Vijay, his father said he is “so happy,” adding that everything he’s done was for his son. He urged Vijay to “do everything for Tamilians,” framing the actor’s political rise as a Tamil people’s win.
- Governor appoints TVK Chief Vijay as Chief Minister-designate
- Vijay’s father celebrates the move and urges service to Tamilians
- He links the political success to Tamil people’s progress
- Focus shifts to Vijay’s next steps after the appointment
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