Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday hailed the "deep" ties between his country and Tamil Nadu, as he congratulated actor turned politician Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on becoming the southern Indian state's new chief minister.
Anwar Ibrahim's Praise for Vijay
In a post on X, Ibrahim said for many years, Vijay's "adoring fans watched him defeat corrupt politicians and assorted villains within three hours, usually after a short interval." He added, "The people of Tamil Nadu have now entrusted Vijay with a responsibility far greater than any role performed on screen."
Historical and Cultural Ties
Ibrahim congratulated his "friend" on his election to the post and said, "Oru Viral Puratchi - the 'one-finger revolution' is now on the cusp of creating history." He further stated, "Malaysia and Tamil Nadu share deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties across generations. I look forward to working closely with Chief Minister Vijay in the years ahead."
Vijay's Swearing-In
The 51-year-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder-chief was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, marking his transition from a celebrated film career to political leadership.
