Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Transparency, no compromise in the safety of women, cracking down on drug-related offences, maintenance of law and order, ensuring basic amenities, accountability over public funds, no power centres were among the ideas Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has for his TVK government. Underlining there was about 10 lakh crore as debt, Mr. Vijay said a White Paper on the State's finances would be released.

In a break from tradition, Mr. Vijay addressed a large gathering of his supporters at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Chennai soon after being sworn-in as the Chief Minister. He underlined the ideals that will drive his government. "As I said earlier, I will not deceive you with hollow promises."

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