Will he mess it up!? Bollywood actor turned CM of Tamil Nadu Vijay now deals with aviation industry

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The Tamil Nadu government has significantly reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel across all airports in the state, offering relief to airlines amid sky-high crude prices.

the actor and politician Vijay.He is currently serving as the 9th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, having assumed office on May 10, 2026.He transitioned from a highly successful career in Tamil cinema
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Ram Mohan Naidu
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Ram Mohan Naidu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay received rare praise from the Centre after his TVK government significantly reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), offering relief to airlines amid surging crude prices. Tamil Nadu cut the rate to 16% from 29% at Chennai, and to 1% at all other airports in the state. It earned Vijay swift applause from Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

“Appreciate the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to reduce VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a welcome step for the aviation sector. Thank you, Chief Minister Vijay, for this initiative,” the Union Minister tweeted. Naidu underlined that such coordination between the Centre and states was crucial in making air travel more affordable.

“Making air travel more affordable requires the Centre and States to work together. Our shared priority must always be the passengers,” he said.

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