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After being sworn in as Chief Minister, TVK founder C Joseph Vijay on Sunday said he would soon release a White Paper on Tamil Nadu's finances, accusing the DMK of leaving the state "in a bad shape" with a debt of Rs 10 lakh crore.

C. Joseph Vijay has triggered a political storm after claiming that Tamil Nadu inherited a massive financial burden from the previous DMK government. Vijay promised transparent governance, responsible spending, and accountability while rolling out key welfare measures, including 200 units of free electricity for eligible households. M. K. Stalin strongly rejected the allegations, insisting the state's finances remain under control and highlighting the DMK government's industrial growth record.

DMK and Left criticised the sequence of 'Vande Mataram', national anthem and Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu at a swearing-in ceremony, calling it against Tamil Nadu tradition and alleging ideological bias.

Stalin, who is Vijay's predecessor, congratulated the actor-turned-politician and welcomed the announcements he made immediately upon taking charge. But Stalin followed his message a rebuke and some advice, particularly pertaining to the finances of the state.

Former Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin congratulated 'Thalapathy' Vijay on becoming the new Chief Minister with a message that has sparked political discussion.

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Sunday pushed back against his successor Vijay's claim that the state is facing a financial c.

Responding strongly, Stalin cautioned Vijay against making sweeping remarks on the state's finances in his early days in office.

Udhayanidhi registered victory in Chepaur-Thiruvallikeni Assembly seat by defeating TVK's Selvam.D by a margin of 7140 votes. He amassed 62,992 votes against Selvam's 55,852 votes.

Udhayanidhi Stalin elected Leader of the DMK Legislature Party, set to oppose Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Assembly.

MK Stalin defended the state's financial management by enumerating various expenditures by his government over five years.