The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has termed the induction of new ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam, would strengthen the development and lead the growth of the State.
“CII congratulates O Panneerselvam on assuming office as Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a press release said. The induction of new ministers to the Cabinet would further strengthen development and growth of Tamil Nadu, said Ravichandran.P, Chariman, CII Tamil Nadu State Council.
Ravichandran welcomed the government’s focus on improving the ease of doing business index in key parameters to enable the State in attracting new investments. The CII urged the Palaniswami government to focus on education, skill development, entrepreneurship, district development.
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“CII would continue to work closely with the State government in realising the vision set out by Government under the Vision 2023 programme”, the release added. Rival AIADMK factions led by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami and rebel leader O Panneerselvam anounced a merger on Monday, ending a nearly seven-month feud.
A power sharing formula was worked out within the ruling party and with O.Panneerselvam named deputy Chief Minister.. K Pandiarajan of the Panneerselvam camp was appointed as Minister for Tamil Official Language and Tamil Culture.