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Joseph Vijay’s first visit to Delhi after becoming Chief Minister; The 25-minute meeting with PM Modi caught the attention of political circles
Samira Vishwas | May 27, 2026 11:24 PM CST

 

  • After becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay met Prime Minister Modi for the first time
  • What was asked for the state in the 25-minute discussion?

A legendary superstar of South Indian cinema and now from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay In his new role, he is seen to be completely in ‘action mode’. After taking charge as Chief Minister, Vijay visited the national capital Delhi for the first time on Wednesday; There they Prime Minister Narendra Modi Met him. In terms of future politics and Centre-State relations of Tamil Nadu, the visit is considered to be of great importance.

A 25-minute appointment with a specific agenda

After arriving in Delhi on Wednesday morning, Chief Minister Vijay first visited the ‘Tamil Nadu House’ located in Central Delhi. His scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Modi took place at ‘Seva Tirtha’ at 4:30 PM. According to sources, the discussion between the two leaders lasted for about 25 minutes. While the full official details of the visit have not been made public yet, indications from the Chief Minister’s Office suggest that Vijay presented a detailed list of key demands for Tamil Nadu to the Prime Minister, including issues that had been pending with the Union government for a long time.

Cooperation is expected from the Centre

During the Delhi visit, Vijay’s main objective is to seek financial and administrative support from the central government for the development activities of the state. According to political analysts, this very first meeting with the Prime Minister could pave a new way for the development of Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Vijay is likely to meet many other senior political leaders during this visit; These potential visits have fueled movement in Delhi’s political circles.

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From ‘superstar’ in film industry to ‘hero’ in politics

Thalapathy Vijay’s entry into politics and his subsequent rise to Chief Ministership reads like a movie script. About two years ago, he entered the world of politics with his party ‘TVK’. His party performed very impressively in the recently held elections; After which he is now heading the first coalition government formed in the state in decades. After this victory, Prime Minister Modi also congratulated Vijay on social media and assured him full cooperation from the Centre.

Decisive steps taken immediately on assumption of office

Soon after assuming office, Vijay has started taking many bold decisions at both administrative and policy levels. Recently, he has given a big relief to the Tamil film industry by revising a 70-year-old rule; Under this revised rule, theaters are now allowed to show five shows a day. These decisions, as well as the various ‘goodwill gestures’ he has shown towards the public, are currently the subject of much debate on social media.

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