Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set for maiden official visit to Delhi later this month

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to undertake his first official visit to New Delhi later this month following the formation of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVKled government in the state reported IANSAccording to IANS the twoday visit is likely to take place either during the third or final week of May after the proposed expansion of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet expected after May 18The visit is expected to mark Vijayrsquos first formal interaction with the Union leadership since assuming office as Chief Minister after the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly electionsVijay likely to meet PM Modi and senior Union leadersVijay is expected to hold meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu as part of customary engagements undertaken by newly elected chief ministers reported IANSApart from these meetings the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is also likely to meet VicePresident C P Radhakrishnan Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanGovernment sources indicated that the meetings would focus on administrative coordination between the state and the Centre along with discussions on financial and infrastructurerelated issues concerning Tamil Nadu reported IANSTamil Nadu expected to seek pending funds and project supportAccording to officials familiar with the preparations the Tamil Nadu government is expected to submit a detailed memorandum to the Centre during the visit reported IANSThe memorandum is likely to include demands related to pending Central allocations compensation dues assistance under Centrally sponsored schemes and enhanced financial support for welfare programmes being implemented by the state governmentInfrastructure projects urban development plans industrial investments and transport connectivity are also expected to be key subjects during the discussions between the state and Union leadershipThe new administration is aiming to secure stronger coordination with the Centre for several longterm development projects planned across Tamil Nadu reported IANSCabinet expansion likely before Delhi visitThe proposed Delhi trip is expected to take place after the Tamil Nadu government completes internal administrative restructuring and the anticipated Cabinet expansion later this monthThe ruling TVK indicated that the new government is currently focused on finalising governance priorities and departmental responsibilities before the Chief Minister begins formal engagements with the CentreThe visit is also being viewed as politically important as Vijay seeks to establish a working relationship with the BJPled Union government while positioning his administrationrsquos priorities at the national levelTVK government looks to strengthen Centrestate engagementParty leaders believe the meetings in New Delhi will provide an opportunity for the TVKled government to present its policy direction and governance roadmap before the Union leadershipThe visit is expected to help the new administration push for cooperation on major welfare schemes industrial investments and infrastructure expansion projects planned for Tamil Nadu over the coming yearsVijay who entered electoral politics after a successful film career emerged as a major political force in the recent Assembly elections leading TVK to power in Tamil NaduWith inputs from IANS