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'Money’s all there': Stalin reacts to Vijay’s first speech, says Tamil Nadu debt 'well within permissible limits'

Times of India · May 10, 2026, 7:54 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state's debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and pri

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'Money’s all there': Stalin reacts to Vijay’s first speech, says Tamil Nadu debt 'well within permissible limits'

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