Tamil NaduSaturday, 6 June 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Cabinet reviews 436 poll promises, white paper and anti-drug action under CM Vijay
The first Tamil Nadu Cabinet meeting under CM Vijay reviewed 436 election-linked projects, a white paper on finances, and anti-drug enforcement measures.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Chief Minister Vijay chaired the first Tamil Nadu Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai, where 436 election-promise-linked projects, a finance white paper, and anti-drug measures were discussed.
Key specifics
- 436 திட்டங்கள் were announced by CM Vijay, linked to department-wise தேர்தல் வாக்குறுதிகள்.
- The meeting was held at the Chennai தலைமைச் செயலகம் and lasted about 1 hour.
- Topics included the budget, Governor’s address, industrial investments, TASMAC, jobs, and மகளிர் உரிமைத் தொகை.
- Minister Nirmalkumar said drug trafficking had increased over the last 5 years and that 24 shops in Madurai were closed for gutkha sales.
- The Assembly session was announced to begin on June 18, 2026, by the Speaker.
Exam lens
TNPSC polity and governance question type: identify the meeting, match the number 436 with the CM’s announcement, and recall Chennai Secretariat, June 2026, and June 18 Assembly session start date.