CM Vijay chairs Tamil Nadu's first Collectors Conference — all 38 District Collectors, senior IAS and IPS officers called to Chennai for a two-day governance review (June 29–30). Agenda covers 12 key areas: drug control, law and order, women's safety, SC/ST welfare, revenue, agriculture, health, education, infrastructure, social welfare and governance delivery — ahead of the Revised 2026–27 Budget.
CM Vijay personally inaugurated Tamil Nadu's annual Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign at Adi Dravidar Welfare Higher Secondary School, Palavakkam, Chennai — personally administering oral polio drops to children under 5. Target: 52.91 lakh children across all 38 districts through 43,051 vaccination booths at hospitals, anganwadis, bus stands, railway stations and airports. Mobile teams deployed to reach remote villages.
Tamil cinema's "King of Screenplay" K. Bhagyaraj died of cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. CM Vijay announced full State Honours and described his death as "an irreplaceable loss to Tamil cinema." Two Tamil cinema legends — Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj — lost within 17 days.
CM Vijay participated in the Start Run Stop Drugs marathon from Anna Memorial — International Anti-Drug Day. 10,000+ participants ran across all 38 districts. 300 new buses flagged off (₹127.21 crore) — 164 diesel + 136 CNG/BS-VI green buses. Minister CTR Nirmalkumar praised CM for 30-minute power sector approval. Speaker JCD Prabhakar officially ruled CM Vijay’s Assembly gesture was not a protocol breach.
CM Vijay walked off stage to personally hand a pregnant beneficiary her appointment order — unscripted moment went viral. 401 appointment orders issued across departments. KfW electric bus tender cancelled. By-election EVM verification in 5 constituencies. Rajinikanth confirmed personal birthday call to CM Vijay. SC admitted TN medical seats plea. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu praised TVK governance.
CM Vijay issued the Government Order for Thaimaaman Thanga Mothira Thittam. Every child born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital will receive a 1 gram gold ring. ₹755.83 crore earmarked annually. Eligibility backdated to June 22, 2026 (CM’s birthday). Formal launch September 15 — Perarignar Anna’s birth anniversary.
CM Vijay delivered his first-ever speech in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly — a reply to the Motion of Thanks. The speech was widely praised for clarity, policy depth and emotional connect. First Regular Session concluded after 6 sittings (June 18, 19, 22, 23). NEET scrapping resolution passed unanimously.
On his 52nd birthday, CM Vijay inaugurated his MLA constituency office in Perambur and held his monthly public grievance day. Free zoo entry for the public, 52,000 saplings planted across Tamil Nadu, and tributes from all 234 MLAs in the Assembly. Rajinikanth called personally to wish CM Vijay.
All 234 MLAs unanimously passed a resolution opposing Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river. CM Vijay moved the resolution in the Assembly, marking the second sitting of the First Regular Session. Historic display of Tamil Nadu unity on water rights.
First day of the First Regular Session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. CM Vijay also extended support to the proposed Hyundai shipyard project, signalling intent to attract large-scale industrial investment to Tamil Nadu’s coastal economy.
CM Vijay chaired a detailed transport department review, directing officials to transform TN public transport into a modern, technology-enabled, safe and people-centric system. This review directly led to the June 26 launch of 300 new buses.
TVK government released the White Paper on Tamil Nadu’s state finances, exposing ₹13.18 lakh crore total debt inherited from the previous DMK government. Revenue deficit of ₹78,324 crore. Per capita debt burden of ₹1.3 lakh. Finance White Paper and Electricity White Paper both released.
First national policy address at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council in New Delhi. Raised 7 key demands: NEET exemption, second AIIMS at Coimbatore, ₹3,284 Cr education funds, Poverty-Free TN Mission, Youth Skill Mission, Thirukkural as national literature, and cooperative federalism dues.
At the first full cabinet meeting, CM Vijay unveiled the Vetri Tamizhagam governance plan: 10 pillars, 54 sub-pillars, 436 projects covering every government department. A comprehensive governance framework for Tamil Nadu’s development.
TVK government released the Magalir Urimai Thittam ₹1,000 monthly instalment for May 2026. 10 lakh women beneficiaries received the amount directly in bank accounts. This was the first disbursement under the TVK government since taking office.
CM Vijay’s first official Delhi visit as Chief Minister. Met PM Modi at South Block to present Tamil Nadu’s development priorities. Paid tribute at Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial. Met Union Ministers for Finance, Railways and Power to press TN’s pending dues.
Phase 2 cabinet expansion at Raj Bhavan — 23 new ministers sworn in. IUML and VCK joined the cabinet for the first time in TN history. Total cabinet: 35 ministers including CM. IUML’s inclusion was a historic milestone for coalition governance in Tamil Nadu.
JCD Prabhakar (Villivakkam MLA, TVK) elected as the 15th Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Same day: GO issued to close 717 TASMAC outlets within 500m of religious sites, schools and bus stands.
TVK government confirmed with 144 votes in favour, 22 against, 5 abstentions. 28-seat majority over the 116-seat threshold. The floor test cemented CM Vijay’s position as Chief Minister with a strong legislative majority.
CM Vijay personally visited Ajith Kumar's residence in Injambakkam-Palavakkam to offer condolences after his mother Mohini Mani (85) passed away. The emotional hug between the two friends went viral. Actress Trisha Krishnan also paid her respects. CM Vijay shared a heartfelt condolence message on X.
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at JN Indoor Stadium, Chennai, at 10:10 AM IST. Phase 1 cabinet of 12 ministers also sworn in. Within hours: 200 units free electricity, Singapenn Athiradi Padai women’s safety force, TASMAC closures near religious sites all ordered.