Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay Turns 52, Gets Leaders' Wishes

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on Monday, marking his first birthday since assuming office in May. The occasion prompted birthday wishes from national political leaders, celebrations by his party workers across the state, and public reflection on his rapid ascent from a top film star to the head of the state's government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi both extended public greetings. Modi posted a message wishing the chief minister a long and healthy life, while Gandhi said he stood with Vijay in defending the rights and aspirations of the Tamil people. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin also offered birthday wishes for continued strength in public service.

Vijay, a former actor popularly known as Thalapathy, was sworn in as chief minister on May 10 after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, won a majority in the state's 2026 Assembly elections. The victory came just two years after he formally launched the party on February 2, 2024. Following its formation, TVK held major political conferences that drew large crowds, establishing it as a significant...