In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin has been elected as the Leader of the DMK Legislature Party during a meeting held at Kalaignar Arangam in Chennai. Alongside him, KN Nehru and EV Velu have been appointed as the Deputy Leader and party whip, respectively. This leadership change occurs as Vijay, the newly elected Chief Minister, officially assumes office following a historic victory for his party, the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK), which won 108 seats in its debut election. In his inaugural address, CM Vijay pledged to establish a transparent government and criticized the previous DMK administration for leaving the state's finances in disarray, claiming debts exceeding ₹10 lakh crore. The first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is scheduled for May 11, where newly elected members will take their oaths, followed by the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker on May 12.