WATCH | 'They voted for whistle': MDMK chief Vaiko's thrilled house helps remove CM Vijay's 'drishti'

In a moment that won hearts of the internet, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's interactions with veteran MDMK founder Vaiko's house helps went viral.

Vijay on Monday visited the residences on veteran politicians and leaders, soon after his swearing-in ceremony at the state's legislative assembly.

During the visit to MDMK leader Vaiko's residence in Chennai, the CM was greeted by Vaiko's son Durai Vaiko and the family.

As the cameras were capturing the visit, the family's house helps came forward to meet Vijay in excitement. One of them touched his feet as a sign of respect.

One of the helps also removed the 'evil eye', as Vijay reciprocated the gesture, and they were seen receiving him with smiles.

The moment soon captured hearts of social media users, with Vaiko saying, "The maids at our house voted for the whistle symbol". What began as a "courtesy call" took a heart-warming turn at the Vaiko household.

Vaiko appreciated Vijay for reaching out to opposition leaders like him, He said that the "signal being given out is that healthy politics should be encouraged in Tamil Nadu".

As he addressed reporters, Vaiko said Vijay has emerged as a big leader post-elections and that the elections showed the people wanted a change.

Prior to meeting the MDMK founder, the CM paid a visit to his predecessor M K Stalin, where Udhayanidhi Stalin welcomed Vijay with a handshake and a warm embrace upon his arrival. Later, Stalin also hugged Vijay.