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Vijay government's first orders

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Vijay government's first orders
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On taking office, Chief Minister Vijay signed orders on free household electricity, a women's safety task force and anti-narcotics police stations.

Shortly after being sworn in on 10 May 2026, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam signed his government's first files. One order provided 200 units of free electricity every two months for households consuming up to 500 units, while the existing 100-unit free scheme continued for others. Another created the 'Singa Pen' Special Task Force to respond to complaints about women's safety across the state. A third provided for a network of 65 Anti-Narcotic Task Force police stations in districts and city commissionerates.

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