Archive · 18 Jul 2026
CM Vijay Addresses Student Grievances During Hostel Visit
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, visited a hostel in Chennai to talk to the students living there.
The students told him about many problems they are facing.
They said the hostel has strict rules about when they can come back, which makes it hard for them who have jobs or are studying for exams.
Sometimes, they get locked out and have to sleep outside, where they face trouble from bad people.
The hostel is also not clean, and the food is not good.
There are not enough cameras to keep the place safe, and the staff is not nice to them.
The students hope the Chief Minister will help fix these problems.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay conducted a surprise inspection at M C Raja Social Justice Hostel in Saidapet, Chennai.
Students raised grievances about rigid curfew timings, poor living conditions, inadequate food quality, and abusive behavior from hostel personnel.
Security concerns include a severe shortage of CCTV cameras and frequent thefts and altercations.
Students reported being locked out of the hostel and facing harassment and robbery.
Recreational facilities have been inaccessible for an extended period despite repeated requests.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and students of M C Raja Social Justice Hostel
- What
- Chief Minister conducted a surprise inspection and addressed student grievances
- When
- Friday
- Where
- M C Raja Social Justice Hostel, Saidapet, Chennai
- Why
- To address student grievances regarding substandard facilities, severe security lapses, and staff apathy
Students
Hostel Management
Curfew Timings
Students
Curfew timings are too rigid and impact students with part-time jobs or coaching classes, leading to them being locked out and facing harassment.
Hostel Management
Curfew timings are necessary for maintaining discipline and security within the hostel.
Security Measures
Students
There is a severe shortage of CCTV cameras and security personnel, leading to thefts and altercations.
Hostel Management
The current security measures are adequate and sufficient for the hostel's needs.
Staff Behavior
Students
Hostel personnel use derogatory language and subject students to mental distress.
Hostel Management
Staff behavior is appropriate and necessary for maintaining order in the hostel.
- Location
- M C Raja Social Justice Hostel, Saidapet, Chennai
- Date of Visit
- Friday
- Number of CCTV Cameras Required
- 64
- Number of CCTV Cameras Present
- 2 per floor
- Issues Raised
- Substandard facilities, severe security lapses, staff apathy, rigid curfew timings, poor living conditions, inadequate food quality, abusive behavior of hostel personnel, shortage of staff, inaccessible recreational facilities