S Keerthana, the youngest minister in Tamil Nadu, said to NDTV the priorities of Chief Minister Vijay's new government following a massive electoral mandate.
Keerthana's appointment marks a significant demographic shift in the state's executive leadership. As the only woman in the cabinet, her role serves as a visible symbol of the TVK government's attempt to reshape the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.
During the interview, Keerthana discussed the administration's commitment to the public and the goals of the new government. She said the administration is focused on fulfilling the expectations of the voters who provided the mandate to the party.
"We are here to serve," Keerthana said.
Keerthana is 29 years old [1]. Her ascent to the cabinet follows her election as the first woman MLA from the Sivakasi constituency in the Virudhunagar district [1].
In the discussion, she addressed the challenges and opportunities presented by the new government's agenda. She said the electoral victory has provided a clear path to implement the party's vision for the state, a vision centered on serving the people of Tamil Nadu.
The minister's fluency in Hindi was also noted as a key attribute in her profile as she navigates the responsibilities of her office and the expectations of the Chief Minister's cabinet [2].
“"We are here to serve,"”
The appointment of a 29-year-old woman as the sole female minister in the cabinet signals a strategic effort by Chief Minister Vijay to project a youthful and inclusive image for the TVK government. By elevating a first-time woman representative from the Sivakasi constituency, the administration is positioning itself as a departure from the traditional political guard in Tamil Nadu.
