India, Nov. 4 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Wednesday presented a gold necklace to the state-level Class 12 topper at an event in Chennai organised to felicitate meritorious students from Classes 10 and 12.

Students and their families, many of whom had gathered at the venue since early morning, expressed excitement over meeting Vijay.

Monica, a Class 12 student from Tiruvannamalai who scored 566 out of 600, told news agency PTI that receiving the award from Vijay as chief minister was a "very special moment" and would motivate future generations. Srinithi, a Class 10 student from Cuddalore who secured 494 out of 500, said the recognition from the newly elected CM was a matter of immense pride for her and her school.

The event m...