Opinion | 3 Days, 3 Meets: Lessons For Vijay From PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & Chandrababu Naidu

What would these interactions and perspectives help Vijay Joseph achieve in national politics?

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Vijay Joseph, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is getting a glimpse of Indian politics from the key players — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and the prime mover of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

What would these interactions and perspectives help Vijay Joseph achieve in national politics?

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Would Rahul Gandhi fill Vijay’s ears with criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Centre, including on issues such as delimitation and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Would Prime Minister Narendra Modi brief Vijay on how he faces political theatrics from Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, with daily soap-opera-style dramas, Batman masks and ‘Goonj’ hugs at student rallies? Or would Chandrababu Naidu offer him a political lesson on how to emerge as the fourth force?

In North India, a media build-up, particularly in Hindi, is silently taking shape to boost Vijay’s image. That is why Vijay Joseph is not indulging in politicking. Vijay is a quiet, non-provocative and astute observer. His 150 days of administration, conduct in the State Assembly and sharp responses to his arch-rival, Udayanidhi, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, may be political assets that Vijay Joseph has built on his own.

But his intent to demolish the DMK will be driven by his desire to quench his political thirst. He is emerging as a leader from the cine field, challenging his rivals and establishing himself as........

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