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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Set for First Delhi Visit in May: Sources

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will undertake his first official visit to New Delhi by the end of May. During the three-day visit, he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers to discuss ongoing projects. Vijay took oath as CM on May 10 after his TVK party won 108 seats in the assembly elections. Ahead of the visit, he wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging action for the release of six Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan authorities.

Key Points: TN CM Vijay's First Delhi Visit in May: Key Meetings

  • CM Vijay to visit Delhi for first official trip in May
  • To meet PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Jaishankar
  • Will submit memorandum on Tamil Nadu projects
  • Wrote to Jaishankar seeking release of detained fishermen
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to undertake first official visit to Delhi in May: Sources

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay to visit Delhi in May. He will meet PM Modi, Amit Shah, and others to discuss projects and fishermen issue.

"I wish to draw your attention to the arrest of six fishermen belonging to Mandapam in Ramanathapuram District by the Sri Lankan Navy today - C Joseph Vijay"

Chennai, May 13

Newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to undertake his first official three-day visit to New Delhi by the end of May, sources said.

During his three-day visit, CM Vijay is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Cabinet Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar to discuss ongoing projects in Tamil Nadu.

Vijay is expected to submit a memorandum and a request letter to the Prime Minister and the ministers, with respect to their departments, sources stated.

Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister on May 10, after his party won 108 seats in the Assembly elections.

The TVK holds 107 seats in the Assembly, after Vijay resigned from Trichy East and retained Perambur. The party gained support from Congress (five seats), along with the CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, which contribute two seats each. The coalition's strength currently stands at 120 seats, which helped Vijay take oath as the Chief Minister.

Ahead of his visit to the national capital, Vijay wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, urging immediate diplomatic action for the release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan authorities.

In his letter, Vijay highlighted the arrest of six fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district by the Sri Lankan Navy on May 12. He stated that the fishermen had set out for fishing on May 10 and were detained along with their boat for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

The Chief Minister identified the detained fishermen as Alex, Anthoni Rajan, Santhana Alocias, Arul They Britto, Albert, and Sahaya Selvashanu.

In the letter, Vijay wrote, "I wish to draw your attention to the arrest of six fishermen belonging to Mandapam in Ramanathapuram District by the Sri Lankan Navy today (12.05.2026). -2- The fishermen ventured for fishing on 10.05.2026 from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram District and were arrested along with their fishing boat for allegedly crossing IMBL. The six fishermen are Tvl. Alex, Anthoni Rajan, Santhana Alocias, Arul They Britto, Albert and Sahaya Selvashanu."

He further noted that 54 Indian fishermen are currently lodged in Sri Lankan prisons, while 264 fishing boats have been impounded by Sri Lankan authorities.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Tamilian living in Chennai, I'm cautiously optimistic. Vijay has promised development, but let's see if he can actually deliver. The Delhi visit is a good first step, but meetings with Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman need to yield concrete results, not just photo ops. Our state needs more central funding for water and infrastructure. 🤞
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Michael C
Impressed by how quickly the new CM is moving. Coming from the US, it's refreshing to see a politician who actually engages with grassroots issues first - the fishermen crisis being his priority is exactly right. The coalition government with 120 seats seems stable too. Hope India's southern states get more attention now.
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Siddharth J
Good move but I'm skeptical about the actual outcomes. TN has seen many CMs visit Delhi with big demands. The real test is whether Modi's government will allocate more funds to a state that was always sidelined by previous BJP regimes. Vijay needs to be tough - no more empty promises for Tamil Nadu!
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Rachel V
It's heartening to see a state government prioritizing its citizens' welfare. Those 54 fishermen in Sri Lankan prisons with 264 boats impounded - that's a massive humanitarian issue. Vijay's letter shows he understands the urgency. Let's hope the Centre-TN relationship improves for the sake of these poor families. 🙏
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Nisha Z
Honestly, I wish Vijay had focused on domestic issues first like the Chennai water crisis or the education system. The fishermen issue is important, but meeting Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman should be about getting funds for our crumbling infrastructure too. One step at a time, I suppose. Let's

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