C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, marking a historic shift away from the AIADMK rule that lasted nearly 70 years. In his first speech, he declared the start of a new era focused on secularism and social justice, asserting his representation of Hindus, Christians, and Muslims. Vijay, whose father is Christian and mother is Hindu, faced scrutiny from opposition parties, who labeled him as a leader primarily for Christians, a group that constitutes about 6% of Tamil Nadu's population. Despite these criticisms, he has made efforts to connect with various communities during his campaign, visiting temples, mosques, and churches without explicitly discussing religion in his speeches. His actions have sparked debate, particularly around his visits to religious sites and the opposition's accusations of him engaging in