# Prakash Raj defends Vijay’s UK trip, asks one-year grace period 2026-09-20T14:21:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Senior actor Prakash Raj has defended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's overseas trip to England, saying there is nothing wrong in the CM travelling abroad and meeting his friend, actor Ajith Kumar. Speaking in Tiruchirappalli, Prakash Raj said the focus should be on whether Vijay achieved the purpose of the trip. Vijay has claimed he brought in investments worth several thousand crores. Prakash Raj also urged patience in assessing the TVK government's performance, saying it has completed only about 120 days in office. He asked for at least one year before commenting, adding that he would question the government if it fails to deliver after that period. He said he is waiting for the first Budget before making further comments. Vijay and Ajith met at the Le Mans Cup race in Silverstone, England, where Vijay waved the ceremonial flag. Opposition parties had questioned the transparency and public expenditure of the maiden overseas trip. Prakash Raj said people must respect democracy and not rush to criticise those in power. ## Indian Opinion Analysis All three reports from Times of India and Hindustan Times present Prakash Raj's remarks as straight news, with no discernible slant. The coverage uniformly leads with his call for a one-year grace period and his defence of the UK trip. None of the sources includes the opposition's criticism or any official response from the government. The balanced reading is that the story is limited to one actor's statement, readers should watch for the first Budget speech, which Prakash Raj has set as his benchmark for evaluation. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Straight report of Prakash Raj's statements without framing or commentary - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Wire copy style reporting with no editorial framing - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Wire copy style reporting with no editorial framing Tags: Ajith Kumar, C Joseph Vijay, Prakash Raj, Silverstone, Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/prakash-raj-urges-one-year-grace-for-vijay-government/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/prakash-raj-urges-one-year-grace-for-vijay-government/#story-in-brief