

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Monday, marking his first birthday after assuming office as Chief Minister on May 10. While previous birthdays were celebrated by supporters during his film career and later as a political leader, this is the first time Vijay is celebrating his birthday as the head of the State government.
Leaders cutting across political lines extended greetings to the Chief Minister, wishing him good health and a long life.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Vijay on X and said, "Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life."
Former Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin also conveyed his wishes. In his message, Stalin said, "Birthday wishes to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. I wish him happiness, good physical and mental health, and a long career in public life."
We The Leaders founder and Chief Servant K Annamalai extended birthday greetings and wished Vijay a long life and good health to continue serving the people.
Tamil Maanila Congress president G K Vasan, in a statement, said Vijay should provide good governance that reflects the aspirations of the people. He wished the Chief Minister success in all initiatives taken for public welfare and prayed for his long and healthy life.
Minister Aadhav Arjuna also greeted Vijay and described him as a leader who entered public life to serve the people.
In a message posted on X, he said Vijay had chosen public service after receiving immense love from the people and had taken up the responsibility of governance as a "people's servant". He added that party members would continue to stand by Vijay in his political journey, ideological path and public service.