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Politics
Chief Minister Vijay Faces Fresh Opposition Over New Secretariat Project
✍️ News18 Tamil
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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A fresh controversy has erupted over the state's new secretariat, prompting Chief Minister Vijay to address mounting criticism.
The state government’s plan to shift its administrative offices to a newly constructed secretariat has sparked a fresh wave of criticism. Opposition parties and civic groups have raised concerns over the project's cost, location and the speed of execution, labeling it an unnecessary expenditure.
Chief Minister Vijay responded to the growing dissent in a brief press interaction, asserting that the new secretariat is essential for streamlined governance and will ultimately benefit the public. He assured that the administration is reviewing all feedback and will take corrective measures where required.
Local residents and opposition legislators have staged small protests outside the construction site, demanding greater transparency and a detailed justification of the project's budget. They argue that the funds could be redirected to pressing sectors such as health and education.
The government has announced that a committee will be formed to examine the concerns raised and submit a report within the next two weeks, aiming to resolve the dispute before the secretariat’s inauguration later this year.
Chief Minister Vijay responded to the growing dissent in a brief press interaction, asserting that the new secretariat is essential for streamlined governance and will ultimately benefit the public. He assured that the administration is reviewing all feedback and will take corrective measures where required.
Local residents and opposition legislators have staged small protests outside the construction site, demanding greater transparency and a detailed justification of the project's budget. They argue that the funds could be redirected to pressing sectors such as health and education.
The government has announced that a committee will be formed to examine the concerns raised and submit a report within the next two weeks, aiming to resolve the dispute before the secretariat’s inauguration later this year.