P. Viswanathan
Coverage of P. Viswanathan in the Nexus archive.
- Will bring out policy to make getting education loans easier, says P. Viswanathan
P. Viswanathan announced a policy to simplify education loans, instructing all Collectors to organize counseling sessions with bank managers to assist students in securing loans for higher education.
- Amid row over his conduct, Higher Education Minister expresses regret
Higher Education Minister Viswanathan faces criticism over his conduct, expressing regret while stating his act of providing first aid to students during a marathon in Madurai was misrepresented.
- Complaint lodged against T.N. Higher Education Minister Viswanathan for touching girl athletes’ legs
A complaint was lodged against T.N. Higher Education Minister Viswanathan for engaging in uninvited physical contact with schoolgirl athletes during an event. The complaint was filed by Saranya Natarajan from the DMK’s legal wing, who described the contact as 'deliberate, uninvited, and inappropriate.'
- Do not want confrontation with Governor, but cannot compromise on State’s rights, says Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan states that while there is no desire for confrontation with the Governor, the state's rights cannot be compromised. He emphasizes the need for the Governor and Chief Minister to collaborate for the smooth functioning of state universities and warns against the Governor overstepping into state powers.