Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister KA Sengottaiyan on Monday defended Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay against criticism over his limited media interactions. Speaking at Chennai Airport, Sengottaiyan said Vijay avoids issuing daily statements and engaging in frequent debates like other leaders. He added that the Chief Minister announces welfare schemes and government measures at the right time and interacts with the media whenever necessary.
Answering questions about the government’s future, Sengottaiyan said the administration aims to continue beyond five years. He expressed confidence in Vijay’s leadership and stated that the TVK chief would remain Tamil Nadu’s permanent Chief Minister despite differing political views. The minister also claimed that the government continues to receive strong public support across the state.
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Tamil Govt Acts Swiftly in Coimbatore Case
Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister KA Sengottaiyan also addressed the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore and said the state government took swift legal action under the direct instructions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Sengottaiyan confirmed that police had already arrested the accused and launched an intensive investigation into the case.
He added that the Chief Minister directed the Director General of Police to personally monitor the probe and ensure strict legal action and justice for the victim. The incident, which took place on May 21, triggered widespread outrage and protests across Coimbatore after officials found the girl’s body near a lake a day after she went missing. Police arrested the accused and his accomplice within 24 hours after conducting an intensive investigation.
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