Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges TVK MLAs to avoid opposition traps
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay told party legislators to focus on welfare schemes and public grievances during a meeting in Mahabalipuram.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, 11 November, held a meeting with party MLAs at a resort in Mahabalipuram in Chengalpattu district. According to reports from The Hindu and South First, the Chief Minister urged the legislators to stay united, prioritise public grievances, and refrain from getting involved in controversies.
Vijay told the MLAs to focus on implementing welfare schemes and taking their benefits to the people. He warned them against falling into political traps set by opposition parties and identified the DMK as the party's principal political rival. He also instructed the legislators to visit their constituencies regularly and act swiftly on the problems raised by residents.
The meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, occurred as the government completed six months in office and amid recent controversies involving some legislators. According to Telangana Today, Vijay warned that action would be taken against MLAs who strayed from acceptable conduct. He reportedly held separate discussions with Thuraiyur MLA Ravi Shankar and Kallakurichi MLA Arul Vignesh, who have recently faced controversies.
During the session, some MLAs raised concerns regarding non-cooperation from officials and difficulties in meeting the Chief Minister. Vijay told the legislators they could meet him at the Secretariat and bring forward grievances from their respective constituencies. He also noted the names and designations of officials against whom MLAs raised complaints.
On law and order, Vijay stated he had given the police department complete freedom to act. The Chief Minister also exchanged Deepavali greetings with the MLAs and distributed silk saris and dhotis as festive gifts.