"CM Vijay gave approval in just 30 minutes."
Electricity Minister CTR Nirmalkumar on June 26, 2026 publicly praised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's decisiveness, revealing that CM Vijay cleared a key electricity sector proposal in just 30 minutes. The minister's statement, shared widely across media, drew attention to the TVK government's commitment to fast, file-to-decision governance — a sharp departure from years of administrative delay that had characterised the previous administration.
A Government That Acts Fast
The 30-minute approval is symbolic of a broader governance culture CM Vijay has established since taking charge on May 10, 2026. From signing welfare scheme files on Day 1 itself, to ordering industrial safety audits within 24 hours of the Tiruvallur ammonia tragedy, to the rapid issuance of the Thaimaaman Gold Ring GO just 45 days into office — the TVK government has consistently acted with urgency rather than waiting for bureaucratic convenience.
Minister Nirmalkumar's statement reinforces what CM Vijay had himself outlined in his first Assembly speech on June 23: that this government exists to serve the people, not to accumulate power or delay decisions. Fast approvals mean faster implementation, which means people benefit sooner.
Electricity Sector Under CM Vijay
The electricity sector has been one of the first areas where the TVK government has signalled reform intent. In addition to the rapid approval noted by Minister Nirmalkumar, the government has also initiated a vigilance inquiry into alleged irregularities in electrical cable procurement during the previous DMK administration — where officials are examining whether cables were purchased at inflated prices amounting to over ₹1,000 crore in potential losses to the state.