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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday met his predecessor and DMK president MK Stalin, a day after taking oath following his party’s landmark Assembly election victory. The meeting, described as a “courtesy call”, marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after assuming office. Vijay was warmly received by Stalin and his son, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, at the DMK chief’s residence.

'Extended Congratulations And Advice'

Sharing details of the meeting on X, Stalin said that he extended his congratulations to the new CM and also shared his advice. He wrote, “Honourable Mr. Vijay, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and received my greetings. I extended to him my heartfelt congratulations as well as my advice.”

மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சராகப் பொறுப்பேற்றுள்ள திரு. விஜய் அவர்கள் அரசியல் நாகரிகத்துடன் என்னைச் சந்தித்து வாழ்த்து பெற்றார்.

அவருக்கு என் அன்புநிறை வாழ்த்துகளையும், ஆலோசனைகளையும் வழங்கினேன்.@TVKVijayHQ @Udhaystalin pic.twitter.com/aTmmqpoPtP

— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) May 11, 2026

Udhayanidhi welcomed Vijay with a handshake and hug upon his arrival, while Stalin later embraced the newly sworn-in chief minister. The leaders also exchanged silk shawls and bouquets during the interaction.

 Meet Comes After Debt Row

 The meeting came a day after Vijay and Stalin engaged in a verbal spat after Vijay earlier alleged that the previous DMK government had left the treasury “completely empty” after accumulating debt exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore. “I am not saying this for effect. Only after going inside and seeing things firsthand can one understand the actual situation,” Vijay remarked.

The TVK chief also promised not to misuse public funds and said his government would prioritise education, roads, drinking water and other essential services.

Responding to Vijay’s allegation that the previous government had left behind a debt burden of over Rs 10 lakh crore, Stalin said Tamil Nadu’s debt levels remained within the prescribed limits.

Weeks of intense electoral battle between the DMK and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, which the actor-turned-politician went on to win decisively.