Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister Vijay on Monday met his predecessor and DMK chief Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following his historic election victory.
The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and becoming Prime Minister, with the visit described as a “courtesy call”. Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi Stalin warmly welcomed the new Prime Minister.
“Mr. Vijay, who took charge as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, received me with political courtesy and greetings. I extended my heartfelt congratulations and advice to him,” MK Stalin said in X.
Udhayanidhi greeted Vijay with a handshake and a hug on his arrival, while Stalin later embraced him as well.
The two leaders also exchanged silk shawls and bouquets of roses during the meeting.
The meeting comes weeks after a bitter electoral contest between the DMK and Vijay’s TVK ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, which the latter won.
