Free power, white paper on DMK govt's finance: CM Vijay signs orders

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday pledged to publish a white paper detailing the finances of the former Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government. Speaking for the first time since his swearing-in, he committed to running a transparent administration, stating he would act openly and without secrecy. He said, "The DMK government has left us with a debt of Rs10 lakh crore. I want to tell you all how much debt the previous government has left, the burden they have left on me."  The first file he signed granted 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers. Another approved the establishment of a special force for women's safety, and an anti-drug unit in every district.The actor-turned-politician also assured there would be no multiple power centers in the government, and he would remain the sole authority in administration. Vijay has promised to focus on education, food supply, healthcare, and women's safety during his tenure as CM.

VIDEO | Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay says, "I have taken up this responsibility with the unbearable burden of over Rs 10 lakh crore debt. We will release a white paper for a transparent government, informing the public about the current state of Tamil Nadu."… pic.twitter.com/HzYj5lSbv6

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He did not provide a detailed roadmap for these initiatives but stressed that he would carry out his responsibilities transparently. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay on his swearing-in and assured support from the Centre to the new state government.