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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar speaks during the State Legislative Assembly session, in Chennai, on Monday | Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar on Monday (June 22, 2026) told the House that Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should be appreciated for his efforts to learn Tamil and pronounce Tamil words during his address to the Assembly.Reacting to DMDK leader Premallatha Vijayakant’s allegation that the Governor had mispronounced Tamil words on 37 occasions during his speech, the Speaker pointed out the Governor hailed from another State and should be commended for his efforts to learn the language.“When I invited him to address the Assembly, he told me he was deeply impressed by the history of Tamil Nadu’s freedom fighters. I also taught him a few Tamil phrases such as ‘Vanakkam’, ‘Nalamaaga Irukkireergala?’, and ‘Nalamaaga Irukkiren’,” Mr. Prabhakar said.Call for bottled waterDuring the discussion, Ms. Premallatha suggested that bottled drinking water be placed on the desks of members instead of Assembly staff serving water in glasses whenever required.At this point, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam remarked that water bottles could be thrown during heated exchanges in the House.Ms. Premallatha responded by saying this was not a convincing argument, as glasses and other objects could also be thrown.DMK member Thangam Thennarasu wondered whether Mr. Panneerselvam’s fear stemmed from personal experience. Published - June 22, 2026 02:49 pm IST

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Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader greeted TN CM Vijay at the Mangaluru International Airport with officials of Dakshina Kannada administration. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement In his first visit to Karnataka after taking charge, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay arrived at Mangaluru International Airport on June 12 afternoon, on his way to Kolluru Mookambika Temple in Udupi district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at Mangaluru International Airport on June 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader greeted him at the airport with officials of Dakshina Kannada administration.The officials presented him with two books at the airport.Later, he left by road to Kolluru.WATCH | In his first visit to #Karnataka after taking charge, #TamilNadu CM C. Joseph Vijay arrived at Mangaluru International Airport on June 12. He then left by road to Kolluru Mookambika Temple in Udupi district.https://t.co/xHRB8gQdmGpic.twitter.com/AK7ZiEtODS— The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) June 12, 2026KRV activists stage protestMeanwhile, activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Praveen Kumar Shetty faction) gathered for a black flag protest against Mr. Vijay, at Udyavara on National Highway 66 in Udupi. They raised slogans against the Tamil Nadu CM and his “anti-Kannada” stance. Activists of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Praveen Kumar Shetty faction) gathered on the highway at Udyavara in Udupi to show black flag to Mr Vijay on his way from Mangaluru to Kolluru. PHOTO: UMESH S SHETTIGAR | Photo Credit: UMESH S SHETTIGAR The activists were staging a protest against Tamil Nadu’s objection to the proposed Mekedatu Irrigation Project. The protestors were taken into custody by the police before Mr. Vijay arrived in Udupi. Published - June 12, 2026 02:38 pm IST

MP Shabari appeals to Chief Minister to release funds for land acquisition

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MP Shabari appeals to Chief Minister to release funds for land acquisition

PHOTOS IN DCX IN KAKINADAMinister for Tourism and Culture of Andhra Pradesh Kandula Durgesh on Wednesday warned of stringent actions against the Andhra Paper Limited (APL) if it continues to release effluents into the Godavari river.Speaking to the media, Mr. Durgesh said that the APL management would no longer be allowed to release the effluents even if it threatens to declare a “lock out” for the firm and directed the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation to ensure the collection of ₹13 crore in taxes to be paid by the APL.On the proposed Vijjeswaram-Siddhantham road, Mr. Durgesh has claimed; “[Deputy Chief Minister] Pawan Kalyan has consented to the 33-kilometre-long road that connects 21 ghats for the Godavari pushkarams. The road connects the East and West Godavari districts.” Published - May 27, 2026 07:57 pm IST

A.P. Intermediate education chief raps principals of 50 underperforming government junior colleges

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A.P. Intermediate education chief raps principals of 50 underperforming government junior colleges

Last week, the newly elected Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, went walkabout at Fort St. George. Which is a good thing. He must be the first Chief Minister in living memory who went and saw some of the monuments in the precinct. The itinerary was predictable – the Church of St. Mary’s and the Fort Museum. But what was left out was what he really needed to go and see. And had he done so, he may have begun pondering over what can be done to save this historic enclave from its steady decline.The first problem that faces the Fort is its poor general upkeep. Tonnes of rubbish lurk behind the massive walls – the byproducts of the administrative setup at the place. You don’t need to go looking for it. All around, you will see heaps of plastic, paper, and other discarded items. Go closer to the walls, and you will see a lot more. Go to the rear of the Fort and you will see the moat in all its ghastly (lack of) upkeep. Weeds, stagnant water, and refuse on both sides. This is not to be confused with the front side of the fort, where the moat is regularly tended to, but is bone dry. Last House, photographed in 2023 | Photo Credit: Sriram V. Ownership tussleThe next is the conflict of multiple ownership. The Fort has five owners, as far as I know. There is the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and there are the Legislative Assembly, the Tamil Nadu government, the Army, and the Navy. Each has its private turf and guards it fiercely – not by way of protecting the buildings within, but more in terms of recognised bounds. Thus, the Navy had, what is known for some mysterious reason, as Clive’s Library. Years ago, a tree began growing out of it, and nobody noticed it until it took on a stranglehold of the building itself. It is quite certain that the tree, unlike the beanstalk in the fairytale, did not grow overnight and yet, no steps were taken to remove it. Finally, the tree crushed the building for good.If that is the Navy’s record, the Army fares marginally better. It has taken good care of some buildings, such as the Embarkation HQ. However, the King’s Barracks, said to be the largest in the country, is in a state of near collapse. This is because the Army and the ASI are at loggerheads over control of the building. The ASI wants the Army to hand it over, and the latter is reluctant, given the former’s track record of suddenly denotifying structures under its control, handing them over to the State government for demolition, and putting up new buildings in their place. As a result, King’s Barracks is a shabby, roofless shell. Despite being a site of significance, the Fort suffers from poor general upkeep | Photo Credit: Sriram V. The Army is not wrong in the doubts it entertains. The ASI has, of course, done a stellar job in restoring Clive’s House (now the ASI HQ) and the church. But the rest of the Fort is littered with episodes where more could have been done. Even in the 1980s, an entire section of historic buildings was denotified to allow the government to build Namakkal Kavignar Maligai. That structure itself would have never been permitted in a precinct of this kind, if we had had a Heritage Act in place. Then came the wilful neglect of Wellesley’s House and Last House on Snob’s Alley, both of which were allowed to collapse. Their ‘protected status’ was subsequently withdrawn.Which leaves us with the historic gates. Of these, the Sea Gate and the more ornamental entry and departure points are well taken care of. St. Thomas’ Gate, under Army supervision, is good, but the remaining, namely Wallajah, St. George’s, and North, are in very poor repair. The spaces under the arches serve as rubbish tips and the gates themselves are in a state of severe wear and tear. A garbage pile in front of the North Gate, which is in a state of severe wear and tear | Photo Credit: Sriram V. The buildings under government ownership, namely the Secretariat and Assembly, seem in good condition because of use and regular maintenance. But o

Vijay eyes alliance talks for coalition government as Tamil Nadu results tighten

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Vijay eyes alliance talks for coalition government as Tamil Nadu results tighten

Come Friday, the general body of elected representatives in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will complete 100 days in office. Nearly 100 days after elected representatives returned to the BMC following a four-year administrative rule, the BJP-led Mahayuti’s first stint in control of India’s richest civic body has been marked as much by internal friction and political embarrassment as by governance decisions, from controversies surrounding Mayor Ritu Tawde and open cracks within the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance to an embarrassing defeat on the floor of the civic house and cancellation of over Rs 1,100 crore worth of tenders.Disrupting the undivided Shiv Sena’s three-decade long control over the mayoral seat, BJP’s Ritu Tawde, a corporator from Ward 132 in Ghatkopar, took charge as Mumbai Mayor on February 11. However, Tawde’s tenure has been fraught with challenges, with the Mayor finding herself embroiled in multiple controversies. The first controversy erupted as early as February when speculation over a high end luxury brand watch on the Mayor’s wrist went viral on social media. As the allegations escalated, Tawde clarified that it was a watch gifted by her children and cost no more than Rs 15,000 to Rs 16,000. Another controversy broke out in March when red and blue flasher lights mounted atop the Mayor’s vehicles raised eyebrows on social media and among the Opposition. In 2017, the Union Cabinet had amended Motor Vehicles rules and banned red beacons on government vehicles in a move aimed at ending VIP culture. However, as flasher lights on Tawde’s official vehicle surfaced online, the Opposition led by former Mayor and senior UBT leader Kishori Pednekar accused the Mayor of violating norms introduced by her own party. As the matter escalated, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis came to Tawde’s defence. The BMC later removed the flasher lights and covered the designation plaque on the Mayor’s escort vehicle.Story continues below this ad A fresh controversy erupted in April over Tawde’s comments at a Mahavir Jayanti event in Borivali where she spoke about recovering from a chronic throat ailment with the help of a Jain godman. Amid allegations of promoting superstition, Tawde later clarified that her comments had been misunderstood and were merely references to her faith. More recently, Tawde faced criticism after a Rs 3 crore proposal to renovate the Mayor’s bungalow drew flak from the Opposition. Tension in the alliance Over the past few months, signs of tension within the ruling Mahayuti alliance have surfaced amid an open tussle between the Shiv Sena’s Deputy Mayor and the Mayor. During a recent inspection of pre-monsoon preparedness works, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi openly stated that the Mayor had not informed him about her site inspection of drains the previous day.Story continues below this ad Speaking to The Indian Express, Ghadi said that while there are no fixed rules, it is customary for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to conduct joint visits. “However, the Mayor did not inform me of her visits. I don’t know the reason behind it,” Ghadi said. Earlier, tensions had also surfaced after Shiv Sena leader Amey Ghole wrote to former civic chief Bhushan Gagrani alleging violation of protocol after the Deputy Mayor was seated on the fourth chair in the absence of Mayor Ritu Tawde during the launch of the Mumbai Clean League initiative. Loss on the civic body’s floor On April 29, the ruling administration tabled a proposal to hand over a 30,000 square metre BMC owned plot to a private real estate developer.Story continues below this ad The proposal was introduced as an urgent bill, requiring three fourths support in the House for clearance. At the time of voting, 119 members were present, including 61 from the ruling alliance and 58 from the opposition. Since the proposal required 90 votes for approval and the entire Opposition voted against it, the ruling alliance failed to secure passage of the bill. What followed was the BJP

CPI, CPI(M) meetings begin to decide on extending support for government formation in Tamil Nadu

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CPI, CPI(M) meetings begin to decide on extending support for government formation in Tamil Nadu

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary P. Shanmugam on Tuesday said his party would reconsider its support to the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay if he included All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs in his Cabinet.“We strongly believe that the Chief Minister would not take such a decision. If he decides to include the AIADMK in the Cabinet, we will reconsider our support,” Mr. Shanmugam told reporters in Thiruthuraipoondi.Pointing out a section of AIADMK MLAs had already voted in favour of the government during the trust vote in the Assembly, Mr. Shanmugam said that was different. “But including them in the government is against the verdict of the people, who have voted against both the AIADMK and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam,” he said.The CPI(M), which has two MLAs, has extended support to the TVK government along with the Communist Party of India, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, which have two MLAs each. Published - May 19, 2026 09:26 pm IST

T.N. CM Vijay condoles death of film producer Rajan

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T.N. CM Vijay condoles death of film producer Rajan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay condoled the death of film producer K. Rajan, who died on Sunday (May 17, 2026).“He boldly expressed his views on the welfare of the film industry, particularly small producers and distributors. His decades of contribution will be remembered by the film industry,” the Chief Minister said in a statement.Rajan, 85, drowned in the Adyar river in Chennai. Published - May 18, 2026 02:23 pm IST

CM Vijay keeps Home, Public Administration ministries as Tamil Nadu cabinet ministers are allocated portfolios

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CM Vijay keeps Home, Public Administration ministries as Tamil Nadu cabinet ministers are allocated portfolios

The Tamil Nadu government has assigned portfolios to its new Cabinet after the May 10 swearing-in. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay retains key departments, while other ministers oversee various sectors including Rural Development, Health, Finance, and Education.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay chairs a review meeting on the activities of the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, at the Chief Secretariat, in Chennai. (@CMOTamilnadu/X via PTI Photo)(@CMOTamilnadu)After the Council of Ministers was sworn in on May 10, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday assigned portfolios to members of the State Cabinet, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay retaining several key departments.The allocation sets out the responsibilities of the newly sworn-in Council of Ministers and defines the administrative structure of the state government.Tamil Nadu government cabinet: Who gets what?Vijay has kept charge of major departments, including Public, General Administration, the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Forest Service, District Revenue Officers, Police, Home, Special Programme Implementation, Women Welfare, Youth Welfare, the Welfare of Children, Senior Citizens and Differently Abled Persons, as well as Municipal Administration and Urban Water Supply, according to PTI.According to a statement issued by Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan, N Anand has been assigned the Rural Development and Water Resources portfolios.Aadhav Arjuna will oversee Public Works and Sports Development, while KG Arunraj has been entrusted with the Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare departments.KA Sengottaiyan has been entrusted with the Finance portfolio. P Venkataramanan will oversee Food and Civil Supplies, while R. Nirmalkumar has been assigned the Energy Resources and Law departments.Rajmohan has been given charge of School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity. TK Prabhu will head the Natural Resources department, and Selvi S Keerthana has been appointed Minister for Industries.Tamil Nadu government formationTamil Nadu witnessed a major political shift as actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the state’s 13th Chief Minister. His elevation brought to an end the decades-long dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and marked the beginning of what he described as “a new era of real, secular and social justice.”TVK registered a historic performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections, emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats. Although the party fell 10 seats short of the majority mark of 118, it secured the backing of several parties, including the Indian National Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Left parties and the Indian Union Muslim League, enabling it to form the government.Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 86.03% in the 2026 Assembly elections, a notable increase from the roughly 80% turnout registered in 2011. The number of electors in the state has also grown substantially, rising from 1,59,25,796 in 1967 to 4,93,89,958 in 2026.Vijay evaluating all departments, White Paper to be released soon, says MinisterMinister CT Nirmal Kumar said on Saturday that Vijay is conducting a comprehensive review of all government departments to evaluate their current functioning."A comprehensive White Paper will be released based on the findings," he said, as per PTI.After taking oath as Chief Minister, Vijay slammed the previous DMK government, alleging that it had depleted the state exchequer. He added that a White Paper detailing the fiscal condition of the state would be released shortly."The state is burdened with a debt of ₹10 lakh crore. The treasury is empty. They (M K Stalin-led DMK govt) have left us with a massive financial burden," he had mentioned.About the AuthorGarvit BhiraniGarvit Bhirani is a journalist based in Gurugram. He is a Deputy Chief Cont

Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Vijay to visit VCK HQ today as suspense over TVK's power bid enters Day 4

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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Vijay to visit VCK HQ today as suspense over TVK's power bid enters Day 4

2 min readNew DelhiMay 11, 2026 11:56 AM IST Gold prices in India are shaped by several key factors like the global market rates, import duties, taxes and shifts in currency exchange rates. (File Photo)Written by Paramita DattaGold Rate Today– The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,213 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 13,945 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 11,410 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns. The price of 24K gold today, May 11, 2026, in India, stands at Rs 15,213 per gram, reflecting a significant decrease of Rs 22. Similarly, the price of 22K and 18K gold currently stands at Rs 13,945 per gram and Rs 11,410 per gram for 18 carat gold, showing decreases of Rs 20 and Rs 16 respectively. The Gold price is currently seeing only minor price movements across major cities from the past few days. Gold prices in India during mid-March to April 2026 have fluctuated amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which began on February 28, with the US and Israeli military actions against Iran. As a fall out of the war in West Asia, crude oil prices and gold and silver prices have been fluctuating. Purity Grams Today (INR) 24 Carat 10g Rs 1,52,130 22 Carat 10g Rs 1,39,450 18 Carat 10g Rs 1,14,100 Global gold prices were also struggling, heading toward a weekly loss. Rising crude oil prices have pushed up inflation worries, leading many to believe that interest rates could stay elevated for longer than expected, which added further pressure on gold.Story continues below this ad Gold prices in India are shaped by several key factors like the global market rates, import duties, taxes and shifts in currency exchange rates. Together, these elements drive the daily price fluctuations seen across the country. Adding to this, the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil and fuel prices higher, which in turn has also nudged gold and silver prices upward. (Written by Paramita Datta, an intern with The Indian Express)

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to be next Chief of Naval Staff — Who is he?

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Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to be next Chief of Naval Staff — Who is he?

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has been one of the vocal critics of Mamata Banerjee, said the former Bengal chief minister was seeking support from all the parties she once tried to destroy.Mamata Banerjee issued a clarion call to join forces against ‘enemy’ BJP(HT_PRINT)Few days after Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule ended in West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a clarion call for all Opposition parties to join her as a force against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). But the ‘street fight’ this time failed to gain any momentum as the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) rejected the call to unite against the saffron camp.State Congress spokesperson Soumya Aich Roy said, “We can’t believe our ears. You [Banerjee] invited national parties, indicating the Congress, Left and the ultra-Left to join you. What do you mean by ultra-Left? Do you mean the Maoists, who killed 18 Congress leaders and workers in Chhattisgarh on May 25, 2013?”Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has been one of the vocal critics of Mamata Banerjee, said the former Bengal chief minister was seeking support from all the parties she once tried to destroy.Adhir Ranjan said, “All the violence in Bengal during Mamata Banerjee's rule will now have consequences. She tried hard to destroy Congress and secular spaces in Bengal, and today she herself is facing punishment, seeking support because her strength has faded” and demanded that she accepts Rahul Gandhi as INDIA bloc leader.“Only then will we consider anything,” he said.CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim, speaking on Mamata Banerjee's proposal, said, “Absolutely not. We will not accept anyone identified as criminal, extortionist, corrupt and communal. We will stand by the people and the marginal population.”On Saturday, May 9, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of Bengal in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other chief ministers of the BJP-ruled states.What Mamata Banerjee saidAs Suvendu Adhikari became the first BJP chief minister in the state, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee appealed to all opposition parties in West Bengal to come together to form a “joint platform” to fight the BJP, reminding them that the first enemy is the saffron camp. She said, “I call upon all opposition parties, including the Leftists and the ultra-Left, to come together to form a joint platform against the BJP.”“It is not the time to think the enemy's enemy is my friend, our first enemy is the BJP,” she said, while addressing a small gathering in front of her Kalighat residence, while observing poet Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary.Mamata Banerjee said, “Hooliganism is going on at places, bad elements have entered their (BJP) ranks,” as she emphasised that she did not allow atrocities against anyone after coming to power in 2011.The BJP stormed into power in West Bengal, winning 207 seats in the 294-member assembly to form its first government in the state, while the TMC secured 80 seats.(With inputs from agencies)About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank

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An open letter to Joseph Vijay

Apu John Joseph | Photo Credit: TH A day after the Kerala Congress (M) chairperson took exception to his ‘prodigal son’ remark, Kerala Congress leader Apu John Joseph on Sunday clarified that Jose K. Mani and his party misunderstood both the intent and context of his statement.The Thodupuzha MLA-elect, speaking to the media, said he had drawn the phrase ‘prodigal son’ from the Bible and expressed regret if it had caused any discomfort to Mr. Mani. He added that the remark was never intended as a personal insult to anyone.‘In cordial spirit’He said that his statement about welcoming Kerala Congress (M) with open arms was made in all sincerity. “My comments were driven by a genuine wish that K.M. Mani’s party should not fade away. It will not be healthy for Kerala’s political system,” he said. Mr. Joseph said his comments were guided by a political sentiment, seeking the return of KC(M) to the mainstream. He stressed that his invitation was extended in a cordial spirit.Mr. Joseph, son of Kerala Congress chairperson P.J. Joseph, had extended the invitation to KC(M) shortly after the Assembly election results were announced. However, the KC(M) took strong exception to the remarks, describing them as an attempt to insult the faction led by Mr. Jose K. Mani. Published - May 10, 2026 06:54 pm IST

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What if Vijay had joined in 2009, Congress wonders

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