CM Vijay to visit Madurai on Sept 28; likely to visit Gandhi Museum
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay is set to visit Madurai on September 28, including a visit to the newly renovated Gandhi Museum.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay is expected to visit Madurai on September 28. During his visit, he is likely to tour the recently renovated Gandhi Museum before returning to Chennai, according to State Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar.
Minister confirms upcoming Madurai visit
Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar shared preliminary details regarding the Chief Minister's itinerary. He noted that the visit is intended to include the inauguration of a specific programme. Following the event, the CM is expected to inspect the Gandhi Museum, where extensive renovation work has recently been concluded.
However, the Minister clarified that the official schedule remains subject to final approval from the Chief Minister's office. "The CM is planned to visit Madurai on the 28th. After inaugurating a programme, the CM will visit the Gandhi Museum. The museum renovation has now been completed, and the CM will visit the museum before leaving for Chennai by evening," Kumar stated. He added that the final details will be shared once the CM's office provides the official itinerary.
Political momentum ahead of bypolls
This visit comes at a critical time in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. The state is gearing up for the Assembly bypolls scheduled for October 6 in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies. The political temperature has already risen, with CM Vijay engaging in intense campaigning.
During a recent campaign stop in the Madurantakam constituency, Vijay launched a sharp critique of the major political players in the state. He targeted both the DMK and the AIADMK, making several pointed allegations:
- On Political Alliances: Vijay claimed that the AIADMK has effectively become a "branch of the DMK."
- On Corruption: He accused the DMK of attempting to stifle his voice in the Assembly regarding corruption issues, claiming they demand immediate proof to prevent him from speaking.
- On Justice: Referring to the Veeramani POCSO case, Vijay emphasized that money and influence should not protect those who commit crimes against women and minors, insisting that both perpetrators and those who cover up such crimes must face legal consequences.
The political contest in Madurantakam is particularly notable as the TVK is fielding K Maragatham Kumaravel, the former AIADMK MLA who recently resigned from her party to join Vijay's TVK.