I warmly congratulate my friend Vijay on being elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
For many years, his adoring fans watched him defeat corrupt politicians and assorted villains within three hours, usually after a short interval. The people of Tamil Nadu have now entrusted Vijay with a responsibility far greater than any role performed on screen. Oru Viral Puratchi — the “one-finger revolution” — is now on the cusp of creating history.
Malaysia and Tamil Nadu share deep historical, cultural and people-to-people ties across generations. I look forward to working closely with Chief Minister Vijay in the years ahead.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
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