In a post on X, May 10 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he assumed office as Tamil Nadu's new chief minister and reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to work closely with the southern state for its welfare and development.

"Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay upon assuming the office of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Best wishes for his tenure to be an outstanding one. The Central Government will continue to work in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of the people."

Vijay responded and said: " I extend my sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Thiru @narendramodi Avl for his kind wishes on my assumption of office as the Chief Minister."

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