This Article is From May 24, 2016

Centre, Tamil Nadu To Work Together In People's Interest: Venkaiah Naidu

Centre, Tamil Nadu To Work Together In People's Interest: Venkaiah Naidu

Venkaiah Naidu also lauded AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa for her "remarkable victory" in the just-concluded Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

New Delhi: Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today extended Centre's support to the newly-formed government in Tamil Nadu, saying it will work with the J Jayalalithaa-led dispensation for the development of the southern state.

"Conveyed 2 her tht we will work 2gthr for development of state in interest of the people. We extend all support frm center 2 d State Govt as the PM believes in Team India," Mr Naidu, who attended the swearing-in ceremony of the chief minister, tweeted.

Mr Naidu also lauded Ms Jayalalithaa for AIADMK's "remarkable victory" in the just-concluded Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu as he noted that for the first time in 32 years, a government was re-elected in the state.

"Personally congratulated her on her remarkable victory. In Tamil Nadu 4 last 32 years no government was reelected. She defied it. Congrats," he said in a tweet.

68-year-old Jayalalithaa, along with 28 others, including her trusted lieutenant O Pannerselvam, today took oath of the office that was administered by Governor K Rosaiah.
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