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CTR Nirmal Kumar Defends CM Vijay's Madurai Choice, Hails "Great Event" & Gold Ring Scheme
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News18•28-09-2026, 12:10
CTR Nirmal Kumar Defends CM Vijay's Madurai Choice, Hails "Great Event" & Gold Ring Scheme
  • •Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar discussed CM C. Joseph Vijay’s decision to hold a major government event in Madurai.
  • •Nirmal Kumar stated that the Chief Minister has a strong sentiment towards Madurai, calling the event a ‘great event’.
  • •He addressed criticisms regarding the venue choice, asserting that critics will find fault regardless.
  • •The conversation also touched upon the state government’s new welfare initiative, the gold ring scheme for newborns.

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CTR Nirmal Kumar stated that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay holds a greater sentiment toward Madurai and praised the gathering as a great event, dismissing any criticism regarding the venue selection as politically motivated.

The discussions included the state government's new welfare initiative for newborns, alongside other state programs like the Thaimaman Thangam Thittam introduced under Chief Minister Vijay's administration.

Addressing the criticism surrounding the decision to host the major government event in Madurai, Nirmal Kumar asserted that critics will find reasons to object to anything regardless of the circumstances.