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Tamil Nadu Assembly Debates ₹5.54‑crore Tender to Relocate CM Vijay’s Office
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:40 AM
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Lawmakers clashed over a ₹5.54‑crore contract to move Chief Minister Vijay’s office, with TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna citing inadequate facilities as the reason.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly witnessed a heated exchange on Wednesday after a tender worth ₹5.54 crore was approved to shift Chief Minister Vijay’s office to a new location. Opposition members questioned the cost and the necessity of the move, labeling it a luxury expenditure.
TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the decision, stating that the current premises lack essential amenities such as adequate space, sanitation and security infrastructure, making the relocation unavoidable. He emphasized that the tender follows a transparent procurement process.
Opposition legislators demanded a detailed breakdown of the expenses and called for a review by the state’s audit department. The debate continued for over an hour before the assembly moved on to other agenda items.
The controversy highlights growing scrutiny over public spending in the state, especially on projects perceived as non‑essential. Officials have not yet released a final timeline for the office shift.
TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the decision, stating that the current premises lack essential amenities such as adequate space, sanitation and security infrastructure, making the relocation unavoidable. He emphasized that the tender follows a transparent procurement process.
Opposition legislators demanded a detailed breakdown of the expenses and called for a review by the state’s audit department. The debate continued for over an hour before the assembly moved on to other agenda items.
The controversy highlights growing scrutiny over public spending in the state, especially on projects perceived as non‑essential. Officials have not yet released a final timeline for the office shift.