Tamil Nadu CM Vijay appoints Jekadesh Palaniswami as special political officer amid praised reforms

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay appointed Jekadesh Palaniswami as the chief minister's special political officer, according to an official government order issued on 12 May 2026. The appointment, made by the chief minister's office and signed by the principal secretary Ritha Harish Takkar, follows Vijay's 52nd birthday celebrations and marks Palaniswami’s elevation from longtime aide to a formal administrative role.

Vijay’s government has also been highlighted for a rapid, corruption‑free change in administrative practices. Commentators note that government files are now moving without bribes, describing the shift as a "silent revolution" and praising the chief minister’s low‑profile, results‑focused leadership that has transformed bureaucracy within just forty days of his tenure.