Vijay urges students to focus on education and shun drugs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged students at a felicitation ceremony in Chennai to focus on their education and ambitions, develop their individuality and avoid drugs and corruption. He said party politics could wait and that he had not come to seek votes or discuss preparations for the 2029 elections. Vijay addressed students who had excelled in Class 10 and Class 12 examinations at an event organised by his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He encouraged them to remain confident and steadfast in their goals, and to resist pressure from others to abandon their ambitions. He also urged them to show mutual respect and avoid bribery and other wrongdoing. The ceremony was held at the R K Convention Centre in Neelankarai, Chennai. One account said students from 30 Assembly constituencies in Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram districts were honoured. An announcement ahead of the event described the first phase as covering Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Reports also said certificates and financial incentives were distributed to students with high marks. Vijay told students they should first concentrate on their studies and personal...