Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay is working long hours to focus on governance and public welfare, according to Minister Aadhav Arjuna. Vijay works for around 18 to 20 hours every day and starts his routine at 4 AM, the minister said.
The comments came as the TVK government completed 100 days in office. Speaking on television, Aadhav Arjuna underlined Vijay’s alleged commitment to administration and said the Chief Minister remains concerned with the development in different departments in government.
Vijay’s day starts around 4 am, according to the minister. He said that the Chief Minister sometimes calls ministers and officials early in the morning to ask about developments and activities in different departments.
“Our leader works for 18 to 20 hours or more every day,” Aadhav Arjuna said in the interaction, describing Vijay as a leader who remains engaged in the management of the government. He also said Vijay regularly seeks updates on what is happening across departments.
The minister further praised Vijay for taking a simple leadership style when he is now the Chief Minister, and Vijay has had a very simple attitude and is not an arrogant person while serving people. Vijay does not seem arrogant after coming to power, he said, and he is not arrogant after becoming Chief Minister and is still concerned with serving the people.
Aadhav Arjuna described the Chief Minister as a “political monk,” and it would seem Vijay has chosen to concentrate more on governance rather than celebrations and personal activities. The government is going to work for the people and resolve the problems of public health, he said.
The comments have attracted attention as the TVK administration completes its first 100 days. The period has been closely watched as Vijay moved from being a prominent film personality and political leader into the role of Chief Minister.
Vijay’s entry into active politics attracted a lot of attention in Tamil Nadu because of his huge public base. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is his party, and it is all about governance and public service, and the leadership stresses the need to work for the people.
Aadhav Arjuna’s words give an insight into Vijay’s administration’s view of his working style. The minister depicted the Chief Minister as someone who devotes so much time to reviewing government activities and seeking information from the various departments.
The claim that Vijay begins his day at 4 am and works for up to 20 hours also illustrates the demanding role of the Chief Minister’s responsibilities. The management of multiple government departments is to constantly review, coordinate with ministers and officials, and make decisions on issues affecting the public.
However, the minister's statements are his assessment of Vijay's work routine and commitment. The exact number of hours worked by the Chief Minister on a daily basis has not been independently established.
As the TVK government goes beyond 100 days in office, we expect that its administrative priorities, policy choices, and delivery of public services will continue to be the focus. Vijay’s leadership style and governance will be watched closely as the government progresses.
The minister’s description of Vijay working long hours is being presented to his supporters as evidence of his commitment to public service. The comments also add to the political narrative around the actor-turned-politician’s transition into government leadership.
With the administration now in its next phase, the focus will now be on how Vijay’s government will translate its stated commitment to public welfare into concrete policies and results for the people of Tamil Nadu.
