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Vijay signs free electricity and safety task forces minutes after taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026
The first cabinet orders were for power and protection
C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and wasted no time issuing his first orders. He approved free electricity—200 units—for eligible consumers, while also setting up special task forces aimed at cracking down on drug-related crimes. Another focus of the push is strengthening women’s safety across the state.
- Vijay issued first orders immediately after taking oath
- Eligible consumers to get 200 units of free electricity
- Special task forces launched against drug-related crimes
- Women’s safety is a stated priority in the new setup
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