Meet Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, The Man Who Broke A 49-Year Jinx In Tamil Nadu
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Summary
Where MGR rode a dramatic split and a welfare-heavy populist wave, Vijay's appeal is rooted in generational anxiety, governance fatigue and a promise of clean transition.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right