Tamil Nadu’s Chennai Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said on Sunday that he would be the sole “power centre” in his led government, and sought to define himself as a commoner of humble origins.
Vijay said that he was well aware of poverty and hunger because he was born the son of an ordinary assistant film director who aspired to win in cinema through hard work.
In his maiden speech, the Prime Minister emphasized that there would only be one center of power in his regime, and it would be him only.
He said: “There is only one center here, the center under my command. A center on this side, a center of power on this side, another center of power over there – there is none of that, I’m telling you now.”
Moreover, he said, “I do not come from any royal lineage, I am like you and I am like one of you, a member of your family,” adding that he felt like one of them, their son or brother.
He was clearly emphasizing that he did not have the support of any major political family.
Vijay was sworn in as the President of Tamil Nadu, after his party TVK won the April 23 elections and received outside support to cross the 118 majority mark.
Since people also felt that Vijay was one of them, they gave him first place in cinema, and now when he entered politics to repay people’s debt of gratitude, they accepted his leadership with love and extended their unwavering support.
Vijay said that he and his supporters faced many difficulties and humiliations throughout his political journey. He thanked people for standing with him through hardships and humiliations, and said that he is also a normal man who lives a normal life and is not an angel.
“As I said before, I will not deceive you by making false promises,” he said, adding that he was confident of achieving even very difficult tasks with the support of millions of people.
“I must tell you about the current state of the Tamil Nadu government. The state has been burdened with a debt of over $10,000 crore and the exchequer was completely emptied, leaving an unbearable burden.” He said his party-led government takes charge only in such a situation.
His idea was to comprehensively assess the current situation, then issue the white paper, seek to form a transparent government, and then move forward.
Vijay assured that he will be transparent and open.
“You have placed a great responsibility on my hands. At the same time, I ask you to give me some time as well. In a step-by-step way, I will try to fulfill everything you have assured. I will fulfill my assurances. At the same time, if you give me some time, it will be helpful and cooperative for me. This is your system.”
The Prime Minister assured that he will be strict about women’s safety. “From today itself, I will take all necessary steps and efforts to control drug culture. It is the responsibility of our government to protect our children from it. Likewise, I will ensure that law and order is maintained and protection is ensured for all.”
Even those who insulted him, who caused him trouble, he wondered, “They are my people too, aren’t they?” Whether friends or enemies, all eight crore people are my people. “Aren’t they?”
He said his primary focus would be on ensuring basic utility infrastructure covering education, public distribution system, medicines, drinking water, road and bus facilities.
“As I said before, I will not take even a single paisa of the people’s money. It is not necessary for me either and you know that very well. Vijay will not indulge in perversion and he will also not allow others to do so. I probably will not allow anyone, including those who are with me in my government.”
If anyone has such a thought of indulging in sins, he must erase such thoughts.
Women, youth, farmers, government employees, teachers, laborers, fishermen – everyone will be taken care of under the TVK government.
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