Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead Of Southern Zonal Council Meet: What’s On Agenda
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on August 20, 2026, near Chennai, attended by Chief Ministers and representatives from southern states and Union Territories.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Southern Zonal Council and met Amit Shah before the meeting for their first official discussion since Vijay assumed office.
- Key agenda items included river water-sharing disputes among states, Fast Track Special Courts for crimes against women and children, education, and regional development issues including the implementation of relevant state acts.
- The Southern Zonal Council provides a platform for dialogue to resolve inter-state and Centre-state disputes, fostering cooperation, and meetings are chaired by Amit Shah and hosted by Tamil Nadu's government.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Kovalam
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, according to a release from the Ministry of Home Affairs. India News | Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Kovalam.
TN CM calls on Amit Shah, meeting of southern CMs to deliberate key issues
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the Chief Ministers of Keralam and Karnataka, DK Shivakumar and VD Satheesan, respectively, are set to take part in the talks
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay calls on Amit Shah ahead of key meeting of southern CMs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This meeting occurred before the Southern Zonal Council's upcoming deliberations. Chief ministers from southern states will discuss inter-state and national issues. The council serves as a forum for resolving disputes between the Centre and states. Amit Shah will also visit Mamallapuram's ancient shore temple complex.
Amit Shah meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay ahead of crucial southern states' gathering
Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai before the Southern Zonal Council meeting. The talks come as southern states prepare to discuss inter-State disputes, regional coordination and wider policy issues.
Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead Of Southern Zonal Council Meet: What’s On Agenda
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, a day before the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district. Shah posted photographs of the meeting on X, saying
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