Father remembers ‘struggle for food’ after Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai: As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay took the oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, his father, S.A. Chandrasekhar, got emotional, remembering the struggles he once made for his family.

“He (Vijay) was born in 1974. When he was born, I was an assistant director. I struggled for even food. That’s that remembrance,” the father said.

Chandrasekhar, a veteran filmmaker, told reporters that he was proud of his son and that Vijay “always fulfils his promises”.

He added that a long-cherished dream of his was finally being fulfilled by his son.

“This was my dream, and my son has fulfilled that dream. He is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. If Vijay says something, he will definitely do it,” he said.

“In every matter, he (Vijay) has the mindset of fulfilling what he promises. He speaks only about what he knows he can achieve, and he has followed this principle since childhood,” Chandrasekhar added.

CM Vijay’s niece Pallavi said the swearing-in was an “emotional and proud” moment for the family.

Meanwhile, TVK MLA Maria Wilson said: “The entire Tamil Nadu people are very happy to see their own son, their own brother, take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. This was the moment they were waiting for three years.”

Wilson stated that many people had said that it would not be possible for Vijay to become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, but the day has become a “reality”.

The TVK MLA emphasised that CM Vijay has announced a White Paper on state finances, which, he said, has never been done by any Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in the past.

During his first address after assuming office as the Chief Minister, Vijay said he rose from ordinary circumstances and was not born into political privilege.

Recalling his long journey from cinema to politics, he said he was the son of an assistant film director and understood poverty and hunger firsthand.

“I am not someone who comes from a royal political background. I am one among you. I feel like your son, your brother, your younger sibling. It is because you felt the same way that you brought me to this position,” he said.

In an emotional and politically charged address, the new Chief Minister promised transparent governance, women’s safety, welfare-oriented administration, and a corruption-free government, while thanking the people for placing their trust in him.

–IANS