<p>Months after facing an electoral setback against debutant TVK led by Joseph C Vijay, the DMK is planning a major organisational overhaul with a focus on younger leadership. The DMK Executive meeting on Saturday passed a resolution introducing age and term limits for several key party posts. The move will also bring changes to the party's organisational structure across districts, cities, areas and unions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Under the new rules, a District Committee Secretary can hold the post for a maximum of three terms, while the upper age limit has been fixed at 70 years. The party has also decided to abolish the post of City Secretary.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The resolution also proposes changes to urban committees based on voter numbers. In the Chennai Corporation, each Area Committee will have an average of 40,000 voters, while Area Committees in other corporations will have an average of 30,000 voters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The maximum age for an Area Committee Secretary has been set at 60 years, with a maximum limit of two terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>City Committees will also have an average of 40,000 voters. Their secretaries will have an age limit of 60 years and can serve a maximum of two terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/up-deputy-cm-brajesh-pathak-meets-anti-reservation-activists-assures-centre-will-consider-demands-1787415828566"><strong>UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak meets anti-reservation activists, assures Centre will consider demands</strong></a></p><h2>New structure for union committees</h2><p>The party has decided to form one Union Committee for every 30,000 voters on average. The maximum age for a Union Committee Secretary will be 60 years, while the post will be limited to two terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The changes will be implemented after the party president announces 110 districts. District Executive Committee meetings will then be held, following which Union, City, Area and Ward Committees will have to be reorganised within 15 days according to the new guidelines.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A District Executive Committee meeting will subsequently be held in the presence of a representative deputed by the party headquarters. The reorganised structures will require approval before their details are sent to the party headquarters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The new 70-year age limit for District Committee Secretaries could affect 13 current district secretaries who are aged 70 or above.</p>

The DMK has announced a major organisational overhaul, introducing age and term limits for key posts and restructuring its district, city, area and union committees after its Tamil Nadu election setback.

Months after facing an electoral setback against debutant TVK led by Joseph C Vijay, the DMK is planning a major organisational overhaul with a focus on younger leadership. The DMK Executive meeting on Saturday passed a resolution introducing age and term limits for several key party posts. The move will also bring changes to the party's organisational structure across districts, cities, areas and unions. Under the new rules, a District Committee Secretary can hold the post for a maximum of three terms, while the upper age limit has been fixed at 70 years. The party has also decided to abolish the post of City Secretary. The resolution also proposes changes to urban committees based on voter numbers. In the Chennai Corporation, each Area Committee will have an average of 40,000 voters, while Area Committees in other corporations will have an average of 30,000 voters. The maximum age for an Area Committee Secretary has been set at 60 years, with a maximum limit of two terms. City Committees will also have an average of 40,000 voters. Their secretaries will have an age limit of 60 years and can serve a maximum of two terms. Also Read: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak meets anti-reservation activists, assures Centre will consider demands New structure for union committees The party has decided to form one Union Committee for every 30,000 voters on average. The maximum age for a Union Committee Secretary will be 60 years, while the post will be limited to two terms. The changes will be implemented after the party president announces 110 districts. District Executive Committee meetings will then be held, following which Union, City, Area and Ward Committees will have to be reorganised within 15 days according to the new guidelines. A District Executive Committee meeting will subsequently be held in the presence of a representative deputed by the party headquarters. The reorganised structures will require approval before their details are sent to the party headquarters. The new 70-year age limit for District Committee Secretaries could affect 13 current district secretaries who are aged 70 or above.

<p>The DMK has announced a major organisational overhaul, introducing age and term limits for key posts and restructuring its district, city, area and union committees after its Tamil Nadu election setback.</p>

DMK revamps house after Tamil Nadu election rout, introduces age cap and term limit

<p>Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (Aug 19) withdrew its order demanding action against students and youth joining protests organised by Left-wing political parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). This comes after the directive faced widespread backlash, after which the government rolled it back.</p><p>The Directorate of Collegiate Education issued the withdrawal following its August 17 communication to principals of government arts and science colleges. The earlier order had asked institutions to coordinate with the School Education and Higher Education departments, police and district administrations to ensure that male and female students and youth did not join such demonstrations. The communication had been marked “most immediate” and required schools and colleges to submit action-taken reports to the government by August 20.</p><p>Why did TN govt reverse order?</p><p>The reversal comes amid a heated political debate over the role of students in protests. CJP national co-convener Saurav Das criticised the original directive, describing it as “unconstitutional” and calling it an “illogical” and “irrational” decision by the Tamil Nadu government.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nine-killed-six-injured-in-massive-fire-at-kolkata-hotel-1787107135582"><strong>Kolkata hotel fire: Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment among killed</strong></a></p><p>Meanwhile, the BJP defended the government’s initial move. BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam accused the CJP and Left organisations of being “agents of chaos”.</p><p>According to a News18 report, citing sources, the government had asked the School Education and Higher Education departments, police and district administrations to coordinate their efforts to prevent students from attending protests organised by the two political groups.</p><p>The directive came at a time of heightened political activity in the state and amid government concerns over the participation of students and young people in demonstrations.</p><p>The government’s decision to withdraw the order is also notable because Tamil Nadu had recently announced the withdrawal of cases against students involved in protests against the NEET examination.</p><p>The latest development effectively reverses the August 17 directive, which had sought coordinated action across government departments and law enforcement agencies to keep students away from CJP and Left-led protests.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt withdrew an order seeking action against students joining CJP and Left protests after backlash. The August 17 directive had asked officials to prevent youth participation.

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (Aug 19) withdrew its order demanding action against students and youth joining protests organised by Left-wing political parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). This comes after the directive faced widespread backlash, after which the government rolled it back. The Directorate of Collegiate Education issued the withdrawal following its August 17 communication to principals of government arts and science colleges. The earlier order had asked institutions to coordinate with the School Education and Higher Education departments, police and district administrations to ensure that male and female students and youth did not join such demonstrations. The communication had been marked “most immediate” and required schools and colleges to submit action-taken reports to the government by August 20. Why did TN govt reverse order? The reversal comes amid a heated political debate over the role of students in protests. CJP national co-convener Saurav Das criticised the original directive, describing it as “unconstitutional” and calling it an “illogical” and “irrational” decision by the Tamil Nadu government. Also read | Kolkata hotel fire: Bangladeshi nationals seeking medical treatment among killed Meanwhile, the BJP defended the government’s initial move. BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam accused the CJP and Left organisations of being “agents of chaos”. According to a News18 report, citing sources, the government had asked the School Education and Higher Education departments, police and district administrations to coordinate their efforts to prevent students from attending protests organised by the two political groups. The directive came at a time of heightened political activity in the state and amid government concerns over the participation of students and young people in demonstrations. The government’s decision to withdraw the order is also notable because Tamil Nadu had recently announced the withdrawal of cases against students involved in protests against the NEET examination. The latest development effectively reverses the August 17 directive, which had sought coordinated action across government departments and law enforcement agencies to keep students away from CJP and Left-led protests.

<p>Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt withdrew an order seeking action against students joining CJP and Left protests after backlash. The August 17 directive had asked officials to prevent youth participation.</p>

Vijay govt rolls back order to stop students joining CJP, Left protests in Tamil Nadu – Here’s why

<p>Former Minister and incumbent DMK MLA Anita Radhakrishnan has been arrested in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea on Friday(3rd July). The case pertains to allegedly objectionable remarks that the legislator had made against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, while speaking at a public event last month. The MLA was arrested when he was undertaking inspection activities at the constituency. DMK cadre present at the site objected to the arrest and raised slogans against the TVK Government led by Chief Minister Vijay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking at DMK event on June 20th, Radhakrishnan is said to have made objectionable statements against Chief Minister Vijay, commenting about his cinema career that preceded his political foray. Radhakrishnan is said to have likened Chief Minister Vijay's plight in the Legislative Assembly to that of a person who feels trapped. A case was registered against the MLA for these remarks. Fearing arrest, the MLA had approached the court for anticipatory bail.</p><p>During the hearing of the bail plea, the judge pointed out that Tamil Nadu has had film stars entering politics since the late 1960s, and that people had elected such leaders. The judge remarked that the MLA should have avoided such remarks and shown respect to the Chief Minister.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Slamming the arrest of their party MLA, DMK Chief and former Chief Minister MK Stalin alleged this was a diversionary tactic of the Vijay Government. "What was the urgency to arrest someone who was undertaking a review in&nbsp; the constituency ? Chief Minister Vijay is running a cinema-style Police state," said Stalin. If arrests were to be made for defamation, how many incumbent Ministers would have to be arrested, Stalin queried.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The Chief Minister thinks that he can save his chair by inducting opposition MLAs via horse-trading, and doing nothing for the people. He thinks he can while away time by arresting oppositon leaders that raise criticism," Stalin said. Kanimozhi, the DMK Parliamentarian from Thoothukudi had also criticized the arrest of the MLA, saying that the DMK would not submit to such oppresstion tactics.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

Speaking at DMK event on June 20th, Radhakrishnan is said to have made objectionable statements against Chief Minister Vijay, commenting about his cinema career that preceded his political foray.

Former Minister and incumbent DMK MLA Anita Radhakrishnan has been arrested in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea on Friday(3rd July). The case pertains to allegedly objectionable remarks that the legislator had made against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, while speaking at a public event last month. The MLA was arrested when he was undertaking inspection activities at the constituency. DMK cadre present at the site objected to the arrest and raised slogans against the TVK Government led by Chief Minister Vijay. Speaking at DMK event on June 20th, Radhakrishnan is said to have made objectionable statements against Chief Minister Vijay, commenting about his cinema career that preceded his political foray. Radhakrishnan is said to have likened Chief Minister Vijay's plight in the Legislative Assembly to that of a person who feels trapped. A case was registered against the MLA for these remarks. Fearing arrest, the MLA had approached the court for anticipatory bail. During the hearing of the bail plea, the judge pointed out that Tamil Nadu has had film stars entering politics since the late 1960s, and that people had elected such leaders. The judge remarked that the MLA should have avoided such remarks and shown respect to the Chief Minister. Slamming the arrest of their party MLA, DMK Chief and former Chief Minister MK Stalin alleged this was a diversionary tactic of the Vijay Government. "What was the urgency to arrest someone who was undertaking a review in the constituency ? Chief Minister Vijay is running a cinema-style Police state," said Stalin. If arrests were to be made for defamation, how many incumbent Ministers would have to be arrested, Stalin queried. "The Chief Minister thinks that he can save his chair by inducting opposition MLAs via horse-trading, and doing nothing for the people. He thinks he can while away time by arresting oppositon leaders that raise criticism," Stalin said. Kanimozhi, the DMK Parliamentarian from Thoothukudi had also criticized the arrest of the MLA, saying that the DMK would not submit to such oppresstion tactics.

<p>Speaking at DMK event on June 20th, Radhakrishnan is said to have made objectionable statements against Chief Minister Vijay, commenting about his cinema career that preceded his political foray.</p>

Bail plea rejected; DMK MLA arrested for remarks against CM Vijay

<p>Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition party DMK has cited the Official Secrets Act, and demanded a probe and criminal action against two close aides of Chief Minister Vijay. DMK's complaint submitted to Tamil Nadu's Police Chief alleges that unauthorised private individuals Mr. John Arockiasamy and Mr. Vishnu Reddy are taking part in cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other confidential Government deliberations presided over by Chief Minister Vijay. The Official Secrets Act (OSA) is India’s primary anti-espionage and national security legislation, inherited from the British Colonial era. It criminalizes spying, unauthorized communication of classified state information, and wrongful possession of official documents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It has been seen and reported that Mr. John Arockiasamy and Mr. Vishnu Reddy, stated to be close associates of the Hon'ble Chief Minister and residents of Andhra Pradesh, have regularly attended Cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other high-level Government deliberations conducted at the Secretariat. It has further been reported that both individuals have been allotted office chambers adjoining the office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister within the Secretariat," reads the complaint filed by DMK Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further, it goes on to mention: as the holder of the highest executive office in the State, the Hon'ble Chief Minister is constitutionally bound by the Oath of Office and Secrecy under Article 164(3) read with the Third Schedule to the Constitution of India and is under a continuing legal duty to preserve the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings and all sensitive Government business. The allegations disclosed herein therefore raise serious issues concerning violations of constitutional obligations, statutory duties and criminal law.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-sir-in-delhi-maharashtra-karnataka-wion-answers-some-faqs-voters-need-to-know-1782827535623">Amid SIR in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, WION answers some FAQs voters need to know</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The complaint asks the Police to probe whether Arockiasamy and Reddy are Government servants or otherwise hold any office or authority recognised under law, any executive order, or the Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules authorising them to participate in confidential Government proceedings or access classified Government information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The DMK has urged the Police to immediately register a First Information Report(FIR) under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and all other applicable laws, investigate the matter thoroughly and take all consequential action against public servants and private individuals involved in the alleged offences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The allegations raise serious issues concerning violations of constitutional obligations, statutory duties and criminal law.

Tamil Nadu's Principal Opposition party DMK has cited the Official Secrets Act, and demanded a probe and criminal action against two close aides of Chief Minister Vijay. DMK's complaint submitted to Tamil Nadu's Police Chief alleges that unauthorised private individuals Mr. John Arockiasamy and Mr. Vishnu Reddy are taking part in cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other confidential Government deliberations presided over by Chief Minister Vijay. The Official Secrets Act (OSA) is India’s primary anti-espionage and national security legislation, inherited from the British Colonial era. It criminalizes spying, unauthorized communication of classified state information, and wrongful possession of official documents. "It has been seen and reported that Mr. John Arockiasamy and Mr. Vishnu Reddy, stated to be close associates of the Hon'ble Chief Minister and residents of Andhra Pradesh, have regularly attended Cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other high-level Government deliberations conducted at the Secretariat. It has further been reported that both individuals have been allotted office chambers adjoining the office of the Hon'ble Chief Minister within the Secretariat," reads the complaint filed by DMK Organisation Secretary R S Bharathi. Further, it goes on to mention: as the holder of the highest executive office in the State, the Hon'ble Chief Minister is constitutionally bound by the Oath of Office and Secrecy under Article 164(3) read with the Third Schedule to the Constitution of India and is under a continuing legal duty to preserve the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings and all sensitive Government business. The allegations disclosed herein therefore raise serious issues concerning violations of constitutional obligations, statutory duties and criminal law. ALSO READ: Amid SIR in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, WION answers some FAQs voters need to know The complaint asks the Police to probe whether Arockiasamy and Reddy are Government servants or otherwise hold any office or authority recognised under law, any executive order, or the Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules authorising them to participate in confidential Government proceedings or access classified Government information. The DMK has urged the Police to immediately register a First Information Report(FIR) under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and all other applicable laws, investigate the matter thoroughly and take all consequential action against public servants and private individuals involved in the alleged offences.

<p>The allegations raise serious issues concerning violations of constitutional obligations, statutory duties and criminal law.</p>

DMK questions role of CM Vijay's aides in govt affairs; seeks police probe, action

<p>Khushbu Sundar and director Sundar C celebrated their daughter's wedding in a lavish ceremony attended by several prominent names from the South Indian film industry. Actors Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Trisha Krishnan, and other celebrities were among those who attended the celebrations, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's absence became a talking point among fans.</p><h2>Star-studded celebration at Khushbu Sundar's daughter's wedding; Where was Vijay?</h2><p>Several clips from the wedding event have gone viral, in which one of them shows Trisha sitting in the front row and talking to Chiranjeevi and his wife. It looked like CM Vijay had skipped the celebrations. Other celebrities who were spotted at the wedding were Chiranjeevi's wife Surekha Konidela, Nagarjuna and his wife, former actor Amala Akkineni and Venkatesh and his wife, Neeraja Daggubati.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/what-does-00-00-mean-decoding-the-hidden-message-in-trisha-s-birthday-wish-for-vijay-1782302480437"><strong>What does 00:00 mean? Decoding the hidden message in Trisha's birthday wish for Vijay</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff also attended the wedding. Later, all could be seen catching up and posing for pictures together.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trisha <a href="https://x.com/trishtrashers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trishtrashers</a> Tollywood stars grace the wedding of <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Kushboo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kushboo</a> &amp; <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SundarC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SundarC</a>&#39;s daughter😍❤️🎊 <a href="https://t.co/dWjrHjqDkS">pic.twitter.com/dWjrHjqDkS</a></p>&mdash; 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒚🦋 (@buttu_iam27) <a href="https://x.com/buttu_iam27/status/2070195503263051820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>For the unversed, the wedding of Avantika Sundar, the elder daughter of actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker Sundar C.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trisha-s-sweet-birthday-post-for-vijay-and-her-tender-gaze-amid-breakup-buzz-person-who-makes-it-all-worth-it-1782226122120"><strong>Trisha's sweet birthday post for Vijay and her tender gaze amid breakup buzz: 'Person who makes it all worth it'</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Class 80&#39;s Stars....<br>Legends in Single Frame <br><br>At <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Khushboo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Khushboo</a> &#39;s daughter in Goa. <a href="https://t.co/LyPBVUor1H">pic.twitter.com/LyPBVUor1H</a></p>&mdash; Telugu Bit (@Telugubit) <a href="https://x.com/Telugubit/status/2070180034321805567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The marriage ceremony took place at a destination resort in Goa, which was attended by several high-profile names across the South Indian film industries. Khushbu had invited Vijay to the wedding, apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries.</p>

<p>While Vijay, who had skipped the wedding, instead attended the Start Run Stop Drugs anti-drug awareness run on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Minister Aadhav Arjuna also revealed that Vijay woke up at 5 am and arrived at 6:15 am and later ran 3 km with participants. Later,Vijay also posed for pictures with participants after the run.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-cm-c-joseph-vijay-trisha-krishnan-arrive-together-at-ajith-kumar-s-chennai-home-after-mother-s-demise-here-s-what-we-know-watch-1780197731328"><strong>Did CM C Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan arrive together at Ajith Kumar's Chennai home? | Watch</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2>All about Khushbu Sundar</h2><p>Khushbu Sundar is one of the renowned actresses who have worked in films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi cinema. She is married to Sundar C, who is a successful filmmaker, actor and producer. Starting as a child artist in Hindi films (such as The Burning Train in 1980), she went on to become one of the leading superstars of South Indian cinema in the 1980s and 1990s. She is an active politician and serves as a National Executive Committee Member for the Bharatiya Janata Party.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-and-trisha-spotted-together-amid-divorce-rumors-everything-to-know-about-their-previous-projects-and-dating-speculation-1772782152948"><strong>All about Vijay and Trisha's previous projects and off screen friendship</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sundar C is a prominent name in Tamil cinema. Some of his most celebrated directorial works include Ullathai Allitha, Arunachalam, Anbe Sivam, and the highly lucrative Aranmanai horror-comedy franchise.&nbsp;</p>

Khushbu Sundar and director Sundar C's daughter's wedding brought together some of the biggest names from Tamil and Telugu cinema, with celebrities blessing the newlyweds. On the other hand, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay skipped the wedding event. Read to know more.

Khushbu Sundar and director Sundar C celebrated their daughter's wedding in a lavish ceremony attended by several prominent names from the South Indian film industry. Actors Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Trisha Krishnan, and other celebrities were among those who attended the celebrations, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's absence became a talking point among fans. Star-studded celebration at Khushbu Sundar's daughter's wedding; Where was Vijay? Several clips from the wedding event have gone viral, in which one of them shows Trisha sitting in the front row and talking to Chiranjeevi and his wife. It looked like CM Vijay had skipped the celebrations. Other celebrities who were spotted at the wedding were Chiranjeevi's wife Surekha Konidela, Nagarjuna and his wife, former actor Amala Akkineni and Venkatesh and his wife, Neeraja Daggubati. Also Read: What does 00:00 mean? Decoding the hidden message in Trisha's birthday wish for Vijay In addition, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff also attended the wedding. Later, all could be seen catching up and posing for pictures together.

<p>Khushbu Sundar and director Sundar C's daughter's wedding brought together some of the biggest names from Tamil and Telugu cinema, with celebrities blessing the newlyweds. On the other hand, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay skipped the wedding event. Read to know more.</p>

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay skips Khushbu Sundar's daughter's wedding as Trisha, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna attend

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern regarding the Indian Government's proposed move to proceed with the disinvestment of its equity in Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLC).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neyveli Lignite Corporation (known as NLC India Limited) is primarily owned by the Government of India, which holds a majority stake in the company through the Ministry of Coal. Established in 1956, NLC has been engaged in lignite mining and power generation, with its operations spreading throughout the country. NLC is headquartered at Neyveli in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, where its principal lignite(brown coal) mining operations and its major lignite-based thermal power stations are located.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Referring to the proposed Offer for Sale of up to 3% of the Indian Government's paid-up equity in NLC(comprising a base offer of 2% and an additional 1% green-shoe option), Chief Minister Vijay mentioned in his letter that the Government of Tamil Nadu strongly opposes, in principle, any further dilution of the Government of India’s equity in NLC. This issue is of special significance to Tamil Nadu, as NLC India is intrinsically linked to the State through its origin, growth and continuing operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/csis-highlights-canada-based-khalistani-extremists-role-in-1985-air-india-bombing-as-it-remembers-the-victims-1782401922981">CSIS highlights Canada-based Khalistani extremists’ role in 1985 Air India bombing as it remembers the victims</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The enterprise has been built over several decades on land acquired through the State machinery, supported by extensive administrative facilitation, infrastructure development, rehabilitation measures and the cooperation of the people of Tamil Nadu. The State, therefore, has a legitimate and enduring stake in the future of this strategically<br>important public sector undertaking," the letter stated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reiterating the state's stance, Vijay's letter stated that Tamil Nadu has consistently maintained that the Government of India’s shareholding in NLC India should not be reduced further. Citing that public sector enterprises of this nature, particularly those established and expanded with the sustained support of a host State over decades, should continue to remain firmly under effective Government ownership and control, Chief Minister Vijay requested the Government of India to reconsider its proposed disinvestment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CM Vijay's letter to the PM Modi comes after a similar letter was sent by DMK MP Kanimozhi to India's Minister for Coal and Mines, where she stated that the proposed stake sale has caused widespread concern among employees, trade unions, and the public. "I have urged the Union Government to withdraw the stake sale and take appropriate steps to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders, while protecting the strategic and public-sector character of NLC," the DMK Parliamentarian from Tamil Nadu had said.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Chief Minister Vijay mentioned in his letter that the Government of Tamil Nadu strongly opposes, in principle, any further dilution of the Government of India’s equity in NLC. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing deep concern regarding the Indian Government's proposed move to proceed with the disinvestment of its equity in Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLC). Neyveli Lignite Corporation (known as NLC India Limited) is primarily owned by the Government of India, which holds a majority stake in the company through the Ministry of Coal. Established in 1956, NLC has been engaged in lignite mining and power generation, with its operations spreading throughout the country. NLC is headquartered at Neyveli in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, where its principal lignite(brown coal) mining operations and its major lignite-based thermal power stations are located. Referring to the proposed Offer for Sale of up to 3% of the Indian Government's paid-up equity in NLC(comprising a base offer of 2% and an additional 1% green-shoe option), Chief Minister Vijay mentioned in his letter that the Government of Tamil Nadu strongly opposes, in principle, any further dilution of the Government of India’s equity in NLC. This issue is of special significance to Tamil Nadu, as NLC India is intrinsically linked to the State through its origin, growth and continuing operations. ALSO READ: CSIS highlights Canada-based Khalistani extremists’ role in 1985 Air India bombing as it remembers the victims "The enterprise has been built over several decades on land acquired through the State machinery, supported by extensive administrative facilitation, infrastructure development, rehabilitation measures and the cooperation of the people of Tamil Nadu. The State, therefore, has a legitimate and enduring stake in the future of this strategically important public sector undertaking," the letter stated. Reiterating the state's stance, Vijay's letter stated that Tamil Nadu has consistently maintained that the Government of India’s shareholding in NLC India should not be reduced further. Citing that public sector enterprises of this nature, particularly those established and expanded with the sustained support of a host State over decades, should continue to remain firmly under effective Government ownership and control, Chief Minister Vijay requested the Government of India to reconsider its proposed disinvestment. CM Vijay's letter to the PM Modi comes after a similar letter was sent by DMK MP Kanimozhi to India's Minister for Coal and Mines, where she stated that the proposed stake sale has caused widespread concern among employees, trade unions, and the public. "I have urged the Union Government to withdraw the stake sale and take appropriate steps to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders, while protecting the strategic and public-sector character of NLC," the DMK Parliamentarian from Tamil Nadu had said.

<p>Chief Minister Vijay mentioned in his letter that the Government of Tamil Nadu strongly opposes, in principle, any further dilution of the Government of India’s equity in NLC.&nbsp;</p>

Reconsider proposed stake sale in Govt firm Neyveli Lignite: CM Vijay to PM Modi