C Joseph Vijay, who took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, presented himself as a 'common man' in his first address delivered in Chennai. He stressed his commitment to fostering an era of real, secular, social justice and assured citizens he would not make false promises. Vijay, 51, requested a reasonable timeframe to evaluate his performance and declared himself the only power center in his government, aiming to reassure the public of his accountability. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him and expressed the Centre's willingness to collaborate with the state government to enhance citizens' lives. Vijay's election affidavit revealed a net worth of ₹624 crore (approximately $75 million USD), with significant savings and investments. His cabinet consists of nine ministers, combining youth and experience, and includes notable figures like KA Sengottaiyan and Dr TK Prabhu. Among his first actions, Vijay confirmed the provision of 200 units of free electricity for domestic users and the establishment of a special force dedicated to women's safety. Notably, no representatives from the Congress party, which initially supported Vijay's coalition, were appointed to the new cabinet.