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Superstar Vijay finally sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to ...
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil superstar ‘Thalapathy’ C Joseph Vijay is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The actor-debut politician was sworn in on Saturday morning at 10 AM at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. His parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shoba, his rumoured girlfriend, actor Trisha Krishnan, and his closest people from the film industry were in attendance. (Also Read: Trisha Krishnan can't stop smiling as she attends Vijay's swearing-in ceremony as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister)Meet C Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.‘C Joseph Vijay ennum naan’When Vijay took the stage, he was spotted getting emotional as the stadium roared ‘Vijay, Vijay’. He began his oath-taking ceremony with the traditional "C Joseph Vijay ennum naan (I, C Joseph Vijay),” and went on to passionately promise to uphold the nation's sovereignty, act with integrity in their role, and deliver justice to everyone without bias. His family and loved ones were seen cheering him on as he pledged allegiance to the Constitution, to uphold the sovereignty of India, and perform duties faithfully, without fear or favour. Skipping the usual shirt-veshti (dhoti), Vijay opted for a pant-suit for the ceremony.Trisha and her mother, Uma Krishnan, were spotted greeting Vijay’s mother, Shoba, and his cousin sisters, Keerthana Sundar and Pallavi Surendar. The actor and Uma were seated in the front row with Vijay’s family. She was also spotted waving to those present there, as well as greeting guests like producer Archana Kalpathi of AGS Entertainment and others. Before heading to the oath-taking ceremony, when a media personnel remarked that it was a ‘big day for Tamil Nadu’, Trisha replied, “Yes. Thank you, thank you. Looking forward,”Congratulations pour inFilmmaker Pa Ranjith congratulated Vijay on assuming office, writing, “Heartfelt congratulations to the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Thiru. Joseph Vijay @TVKVijayHQ, who is set to assume the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. I am confident that you will lead a people-welfare government.” Kamal Haasan wrote, “May the state of Tamil Nadu shine under the leadership of the president of the Tamil Nadu Victory League, the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, my brother Thiru. Vijay @TVKVijayHQ. May it reach new heights. I convey my heartfelt congratulations.” He added, “Heartfelt congratulations to the Indian National Congress, the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (Marxi...
Tamil Nadu swearing-in LIVE Updates: Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister ...
Live UpdatesTamil Nadu swearing-in LIVE Updates: Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Nehru Stadium today at 10 AM. TVK ends 60 years of Dravidian rule with a 120-MLA coalition. Follow live updates on the swearing-in ceremonyTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay is all set to be sworn-in as the chief minister. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)Tamil Nadu swearing-in LIVE Updates: In what promises to be a watershed moment for Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politician Vijay will be sworn in as Chief Minister today, Sunday, 10 May 2026, bringing to a close nearly 60 years of unbroken rule by the state's two entrenched Dravidian parties.Historic Swearing-In Ceremony at Nehru Stadium This MorningThe Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will take the oath of office. Nine ministers will be simultaneously sworn in alongside him, among them several senior TVK leaders who helped engineer the party's stunning electoral breakthrough..How Vijay Secured the Chief Minister's ChairTamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar formally appointed Vijay as Chief Minister-designate on Saturday, 9 May 2026, after the TVK leader demonstrated majority support in the 234-member state assembly.Vijay presented letters of support from five alliance partners, the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, confirming a combined tally of 120 MLAs-elect in the new House.The appointment followed a tense few days of political uncertainty, which lifted only on Saturday evening when the VCK and the IUML announced their backing, pushing the coalition over the majority threshold.Vijay subsequently called on the Governor at Raj Bhavan in Chennai to formally submit the letters of support and stake his claim to government formation.Tamil Nadu Coalition Government With Congress as Key PartnerVijay will lead a multi-party coalition with the Congress serving as the principal partner. The alliance also includes the Left parties CPI and CPI(M), along with the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), reflecting a broad ideological coalition assembled to counter the combined weight of the DMK and AIADMK.Vote of Confidence Deadline Set for May 13Governor Arlekar has directed the new Chief Minister to prove his majority on the floor of the assembly on or before 13 May 2026, giving the coalition a tight window to consolidate its numbers and demon...
Tamil Nadu CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: TVK Era Kicks Off As Vijay ...
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is scheduled to be sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu at 10 a.m. today, in what promises to be a historic conclusion to nearly six decades of alternating ruel by the DMK and AIADMK. The ceremony will be presided over by the governor of Tamil ...
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief ...
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Live: Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers at stadium Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai amid loud cheers, chants and celebrations by supporters gathered at the venue.
