The Minister reached his home constituency of Kumbakonam, where he was accorded a warm reception. He told reporters that a meeting was scheduled with the Chief Minister on Monday to finalise the Mettur issue.

"The Chief Minister would soon announce the crop loan waiver and release of water from Mettur," the minister said. 

He also said that the government is keenly observing the issues on the Mekedatu dam construction, and proper initiation would be made.

When asked about the Karur tragedy, Vinoth maintained silence and appealed to them to wait, as the government had just been formed a few days ago.

He also said that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has assured to take necessary steps when informed about the upcoming Mahamaham. “I have also represented the Chief Minister about the issues related to Kumbakonam.

He has assured to resolve all the long pending issues, including the bifurcation of Thanjavur to create Kumbakonam district," he said.