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Palaniswami Mocks TN CM Vijay's PM Bid, Says He Could Be US President
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News18•01-09-2026, 20:32
Palaniswami Mocks TN CM Vijay's PM Bid, Says He Could Be US President
- •AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami mocked Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's PM aspirations, suggesting he could even become US President.
- •Palaniswami criticized the state government's reliance on social media 'reels' and branded CM Vijay a 'costly Chief Minister' compared to J Jayalalithaa's cost-cutting measures.
- •He accused CM Vijay of recklessly announcing schemes without fiscal backing, warning of a potential Rs 10 lakh crore state debt.
- •AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran also attacked Vijay, stating an actor cannot behave in politics as if on a film set and criticized the government's reliance on publicity over governance.
- •Dhinakaran claimed the Mettur Dam opening was a publicity stunt, done without consulting farmers and offering no real benefit to the farming community.
Key Question Answered
C Joseph Vijay has not made any personal declaration about his national political ambitions, nor has he publicly commented on the debate or indicated that he wants to be projected as a prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 elections.
