Trichy: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to visit Trichy on Monday (June 1) and address a public meeting, marking his first such appearance since assuming office. Although he spoke on the day of his oath-taking ceremony, he has not made a public address since then.
Schedule and Roadshow
The TVK chief is scheduled to arrive in Trichy around 4 pm on Monday via a chartered flight. From there, he is expected to conduct an informal roadshow, greeting supporters from inside his vehicle, before proceeding to St Joseph's College near Chathiram Bus Stand, where he will address the gathering.
Preparations Underway
Preparations were in full swing at the college grounds on Saturday, with workers erecting temporary structures to provide shade for attendees. Addressing a press conference, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Chairman Ku Pa Krishnan said the venue was chosen for its capacity to accommodate a large crowd, with seating arrangements for around 15,000 people.
Reason for the Event
The chief minister had contested the assembly elections from both Trichy East in Trichy district and Perambur in Chennai. However, he retained the Perambur seat and vacated Trichy East, necessitating a by-election. “This event has been organised to express his gratitude to the voters of the Trichy East assembly constituency, who supported him and ensured his victory in the recent elections. The meeting is being held at a location where three iconic landmarks of Trichy converge — the historic church near St Joseph's College, the Rockfort Temple and Srirangam,” Krishnan said.
Appeal to Supporters
Krishnan appealed to party supporters not to follow the chief minister's convoy, warning that doing so could lead to untoward incidents.
Deputy Speaker's Remark
Deputy Speaker M Ravi Sankar, who accompanied Ku Pa Krishnan at the press conference, urged journalists to refer to the chief minister as “CM Vijay” rather than simply “Vijay.” The remark, made while cameras were rolling, quickly became a talking point on social media after a video clip of the exchange went viral.
