# Vijay’s UK trip slammed as ‘pleasure tour’; BJP, AIADMK raise questions over investments

> Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s six-day official visit to the United Kingdom, during which his government announced investment commitments worth ₹15,300 crore, has drawn criticism from the AIADMK and BJP, with both parties dubbing it a “pleasure trip” and questioning the fresh investment claims.

- Published: 2026-09-18T08:02:34.739Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T08:02:34.739Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Edappadi K Palaniswami, Nainar Nagendran, Tamil Nadu’s roadmap to transition into a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2036, United Kingdom, Vijay’s six-day official visit to the United Kingdom, the state government

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- 2026-09-18T08:02:34.739Z - Hindustan Times: [Vijay’s UK trip slammed as ‘pleasure tour’; BJP, AIADMK raise questions over investments](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cm-vijay-s-london-trip-sparks-pleasure-tour-row-bjp-aiadmk-question-investments-tamil-nadu-chennai-101789715278050.html)

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