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President Dissanayake Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM-Elect Vijay

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President Dissanayake congratulated CM-elect Vijay on May 10.
Opposition Leader Premadasa also sent felicitations to Vijay.
Both highlighted Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu ties and justice.
Initial report about Kumaratunga was incorrect.

Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has conveyed her congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay, also known as 'Thalapathy Vijay', following his selection as the Chief Minister-elect of Tamil Nadu. In a congratulatory letter sent on May 6, Kumaratunga acknowledged his significant electoral victory. She highlighted the long-standing friendship and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The former President expressed her hope for strengthened ties and continued friendly relations between the two regions under Vijay's new administration.

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Update #3\u00b7 May 10 · 2:33 PM

Following President Dissanayake's congratulations, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa also extended his felicitations to C. Joseph Vijay on his election as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Premadasa conveyed his wishes via an X message on May 10, 2026. His message emphasized Vijay's commitment to social justice and non-interference in religious affairs, advocating for a new era built on justice and coexistence.

Update #2\u00b7 May 10 · 10:32 AM

New reports indicate that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated C. Joseph Vijay on his election as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu via his X account on May 10, 2026. The congratulatory message highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, and the potential for a strengthened partnership. This development corrects the initial report which stated congratulations came from Former President Kumaratunga.

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