Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay marked Children's Day 2026 by hanging out with students at a government school in Kolathur, Chennai.
He handed out cakes and greeting cards with his photo and a personal note, as part of a statewide program that reached about 6.2 million students and cost around ₹90 million.
CM Vijay's visits build youth connections
Vijay's focus on school visits is more than just festive cheer: it's also smart politics.
He's made youth engagement central to his strategy, even involving kids in his campaign during the 2026 Assembly elections (which drew some court criticism).
By choosing Kolathur (a key constituency recently won by his party) for this event, he's clearly working to build connections with young people and their families in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections.