Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s convoy gets separate lane:ASHA workers’ salaries increased in Kerala; changes in 3 new state govt

From West Bengal to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, newly formed state governments have begun introducing changes soon after taking office, aiming to set their own administrative and political identity. In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Vijay has ordered that traffic should not be stopped for his convoy during the first 12 days in office. For women’s safety, the government has launched the ‘Singappen Force’. It has also directed that CCTV cameras in all police stations must remain operational 24 hours a day. Complaints will be recorded on video, and strict action will be taken against those selling alcohol to people under 21 years of age. In Kerala, the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by V.D. Satheesan has made access easier for the public to the Secretariat and ministers’ residences. Ministers will now be required to meet citizens both at their offices and at their homes. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has also directed that ordinary vehicles should not be stopped for his convoy. He took the oath as Chief Minister on May 9. Tamil Nadu: Traffic not stopped for Chief Minister Kerala: Only two vehicles in CM convoy Bengal: Assembly proceedings to be live telecast In West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered changes in VIP movement and government operations, including a smaller convoy and fewer security escorts. Ministers and officials have been told not to block roads or disrupt public movement during field visits. Assembly proceedings will now be telecast live. Preparations are also underway to launch a free bus service for women from June 1. Instructions have been issued to make the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in all educational institutions, including madrasas.