At a government appointment ceremony in Chennai, CM Vijay noticed a pregnant woman standing among the hundreds of beneficiaries waiting to receive their appointment orders. Instead of asking her to come up to the stage, he stepped down himself and personally handed her the order where she stood. The gesture — unscripted and captured on video — spread rapidly on social media and was widely covered in the press. It became the defining image of Day 46.
1. CM Steps Off Stage to Hand Appointment Order to Pregnant Beneficiary
During a government ceremony in Chennai to distribute appointment orders to newly recruited candidates, CM Vijay spotted a pregnant woman in the crowd. Rather than calling her up to the stage, he walked down to where she was standing and handed her the order personally. The moment was unplanned, lasted only a few seconds, and was captured on camera. The video circulated widely on social media throughout the day, drawing praise across party lines for the gesture's simplicity and sensitivity.
The ceremony was part of a larger event in which the Tamil Nadu government issued 401 appointment orders to candidates selected through recruitment across various state government departments — part of the government's ongoing push to fill vacancies in the public sector.
2. Government Issues 401 Appointment Orders
The Tamil Nadu government on June 25 issued 401 appointment orders to candidates who were selected through recruitment by various government departments. The appointments cover multiple departments and are part of the broader effort by the CM Vijay administration to fill long-standing vacancies in state government service and deliver on its promise of transparent, merit-based public employment.
3. KfW Electric Bus Tender Cancelled
The Tamil Nadu government cancelled a tender floated by the previous DMK administration for the procurement of 500 electric buses, which was to have been funded through a loan from Germany's KfW development bank. The cancellation was announced on June 25. The government has not yet stated the reason for cancellation officially, but it is expected to re-tender the process under fresh terms. The 500-bus procurement was part of Tamil Nadu's push to electrify its public transport fleet, and the cancellation raises questions about the timeline for that expansion.
4. By-Election EVM Verification Begins in 5 of 6 Constituencies
Preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections advanced on June 25 with the first round of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) verification completed in five of the six vacant constituencies. Six Assembly seats became vacant after CM Vijay resigned one of his two seats (retaining Perambur, vacating Tiruchirappalli East) and five AIADMK MLAs resigned their seats and joined TVK. The Election Commission of India is yet to announce the formal by-election schedule, but the EVM verification marks a concrete step in the process.
5. Rajinikanth Clarifies He Called CM Vijay on His Birthday
Superstar Rajinikanth on June 25 clarified that he had personally called and wished CM C. Joseph Vijay on his birthday (June 22). The clarification came after social media speculation arose over the absence of a public social media post from Rajinikanth greeting Vijay. Rajinikanth said he preferred to wish people personally rather than through public platforms, and confirmed the call had taken place. The clarification put to rest rumours of any rift between the two Tamil film industry stalwarts.
6. Sridhar Vembu Praises TVK Government's Governance
Zoho Corporation founder and tech entrepreneur Sridhar Vembu — one of India's most respected business minds and known for his outspoken views on policy — publicly praised the CM Vijay government's governance approach on social media on June 25. His comments, which highlighted the TVK government's style of administration and welfare focus, triggered a heated online exchange between TVK supporters, who cited it as validation from a credible independent voice, and DMK supporters, who challenged the assessment. Vembu's intervention drew significant attention given his stature and his reputation for non-partisan commentary on economic and governance issues.
7. Supreme Court to Hear Plea on TN Medical Super-Speciality Seats
The Supreme Court of India on June 25 agreed to hear a petition challenging the transfer of 152 vacant in-service super-speciality medical seats in Tamil Nadu to the All India Quota. The plea raises concerns that transferring state-funded medical education seats to the national quota reduces access to affordable advanced healthcare for Tamil Nadu residents who have built their careers in the state's public health system. The matter is expected to be heard shortly, and the Tamil Nadu government's position on the issue will be closely watched.