The DMK alliance managed a landslide victory in the recent assembly elections. Following this, DMK leader MK Stalin took over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu yesterday. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. Along with Stalin, his cabinet also took office yesterday.
Stalin, who is taking over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time, signed five important Government Orders yesterday. Accordingly, corona relief is Rs. 4000 per family card (rice), there would be a Rs. 3 reduction in Aavin prices and women can avail free travel on buses, pertaining to select terms and conditions. Now, the same is to be extended to transpeople as well. Additionally, people can take coronavirus-related treatment at private hospitals and the government would bear the cost.
The measures were well received by the people. Netizens have been praising Stalin on social media since yesterday, with cini celebrities being no exception either. Director Shankar tweeted praising Stalin's announcements.
His tweet read - Congratulations to our Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu @mkstalin on his swearing-in Bouquet. I applaud the G.Os particularly the TN medical insurance coverage by the government for COVID patients in private hospitals and free bus ride for women (sic).
Congratulations to our Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu @mkstalin on his swearing-in 💐. I applaud the G.Os particularly the TN medical insurance coverage by the government for COVID patients in private hospitals and free bus ride for women 👏
— Shankar Shanmugham (@shankarshanmugh) May 7, 2021