Vijay hits 100 as Tamil Nadu CM, then goes on a boundary-hitting spree with bills

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like Century up, celebrations over, Vijay is already back at the crease. The Tamil Nadu CM's days after completing 100 days have been a whirlwind of announcements, political sparring and one particularly swift U-turn. Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay addresses the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St. George, in Chennai. (PTI)From raising Aavin's milk procurement price and expanding maternity leave to announcing vehicles and allowances for MLAs and threatening to open “corruption files” against the previous DMK government, Vijay's post-century phase has been anything but quiet. If his first 100 days were about establishing the new TVK government, the days immediately after have offered a glimpse of a more assertive Vijay, willing to spend, reverse course and draw political battle lines. One of the biggest bursts of announcements came in the Assembly, where Vijay unveiled measures covering milk producers, legislators, healthcare and women government employees. Abhimanyu Kulkarni has spent over a decade in newsrooms and currently heads the online news desk. He orchestrates the daily narrative of the digital newsroom, managing the homepage, planning long-term news events and writing about India and the World. Abhimanyu excels in high-pressure environments, thriving particularly when navigating the complexities of major breaking news cycles. His strategic approach to digital journalism combines a meticulous eye for detail with a broad vision for organizational growth. Beyond managing the immediate news flow, he is the primary architect for the outlet’s long-term editorial initiatives, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of journalistic integrity and audience engagement. Expertise & Beat National Affairs: Comprehensive coverage of Indian politics, policy shifts, and election cycles. Geopolitics & World News: Analysis of international relations and global conflict. Beyond the Newsroom Abhimanyu’s professional drive is mirrored by his passion for the pulse of the world; where others see the chaos of a breaking story, he finds a compelling narrative. This innate curiosity about global structures ensures he brings a grounded, human perspective to every headline he manages.Read More