Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London Event Cancelled Over Safety Concerns
Hundreds of fans gathered outside The Shard before police called off the event, while Vijay’s delegation said the UK visit secured Rs 12,300 crore in MoUs.
- On Tuesday, hundreds gathered outside The Shard in London to see Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, but the Metropolitan Police cancelled the event, citing safety concerns.
- Vijay is leading a state delegation to the UK to attract investments into Tamil Nadu, though opposition parties questioned whether the high-profile itinerary, including a Silverstone visit, prioritized investments.
- The Chief Minister's Office announced the delegation signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding worth around Rs 12,300 crore, with the investment drive expected to generate more than 9,400 high-value jobs across the state.
- Samvardhana Motherson International Limited signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu to invest approximately Rs 11,000 crore over five years, creating nearly 7,000 jobs in advanced engineering.
- Vijay is scheduled to conclude his UK tour and return to India on Wednesday, as disappointed fans reflected on the cancellation, with one noting, "This is hardly the kind of crowds we see in Tamil Nadu.
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London police cancels Vijay's event citing safety reasons
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's fan event in London was cancelled by Metropolitan Police due to safety concerns, disappointing hundreds who had gathered. The CM is in the UK leading a delegation to attract investments, having already secured MoUs worth Rs 12,300 crore, aiming to create over 9,400 jobs and position Tamil Nadu as a manufacturing and technology hub.
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