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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pledges anti-corruption drive and announces welfare schemes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay delivered his inaugural Independence Day address at Fort St George, focusing on systemic reform and social equality. He pledged a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and emphasized the need to dismantle caste and religious divisions to achieve true national freedom.
During the speech, Vijay announced several welfare initiatives, most notably a gold ring scheme for newborns with an estimated outlay of Rs 755.83 crore, set to launch on September 15. He also announced increases in financial assistance for freedom fighters, their families, and the daughters of former military personnel, alongside raising monthly aid for disabled military personnel and their dependents.
In a separate political development, the Madras High Court permitted the BJP to conduct a Tricolour Flag Yatra in Coimbatore after the state government denied permission, with the court noting that the denial based on law and order concerns was shocking.
Additionally, the event saw the presentation of various awards, including the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award conferred to former Congress chief M. Krishnasamy, which includes a Rs 10 lakh cash prize.
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BJP · Bharatiya Janata Party · C. Joseph Vijay · Fort St George · Fort St. George · M. Krishnasamy · Madras High Court · Tamil Nadu · Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam · Trisha Krishnan · Vijay
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Monthly financial aid for disabled military personnel and their dependents has been raised from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000. www.vikatan.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay pledged a zero-tolerance approach to corruption during his maiden Independence Day address. www.memesita.com · www.cinemaexpress.com · www.news9live.com · www.news18.com · www.vikatan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Congress chief M. Krishnasamy was conferred the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award, which includes a Rs 10 lakh cash prize. www.dtnext.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tamil Nadu government will launch a gold ring scheme for newborns on September 15 with an outlay of Rs 755.83 crore. www.news9live.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Madras High Court permitted the BJP to conduct a Tricolour Flag Yatra in Coimbatore after the state denied permission. www.livelaw.in · thecommunemag.com
- [DISPUTED] The monthly family pension for the families of freedom fighters has been increased to Rs 12,500. www.vikatan.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Financial assistance for the daughters of former Tamil Nadu military personnel has been increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. www.vikatan.com
- [DISPUTED] Pensions for freedom fighters in Tamil Nadu have been increased to Rs 23,000. www.vikatan.com