Induction of IUML, VCK in Vijay-led Cabinet is historic: Aadhav Arjuna
The induction of IUML and VCK MLAs into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is being hailed as a historic event. Minister Aadhav Arjuna emphasized the Cabinet's commitment to secular social justice principles and inclusive governance. He criticized previous governments for not adequately representing minority communities and condemned opposition claims regarding caste-based appointments.
- ▪Minister Aadhav Arjuna described the induction of IUML and VCK MLAs as historic.
- ▪The Cabinet is formed on principles of secular social justice, inspired by leaders like Periyar and Ambedkar.
- ▪Arjuna criticized past governments for not sharing power with Muslims and Christians.
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Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna on Friday said the induction of MLAs from the IUML and the VCK into Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet was a historic occasion.Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Arjuna said the Chief Minister had formed the Cabinet on secular social justice principles, following the vision of leaders such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, B.R. Ambedkar, and C.N. Annadurai.He said the people of Tamil Nadu, cutting across caste and religious lines, had created history by rejecting money, power, caste and religion-based politics.Going by the promise made by Mr.
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