C Joseph Vijay to be Sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Amid Political Shift
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Alliance numbers locked in, TVK chief Vijay to take oath as CM at 10 am
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C Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will take oath as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister today at 10 am, marking a significant political shift as he is the first CM since 1967 not affiliated with the Dravidian parties. He has secured support from 120 MLAs, surpassing the majority threshold.
- 01C Joseph Vijay will be the first Tamil Nadu CM not from DMK or AIADMK since 1967.
- 02Vijay has secured support from 120 MLAs, exceeding the 118-seat majority requirement.
- 03Key supporting parties include Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Indian Union Muslim League, and others.
- 04The oath ceremony is scheduled for today at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
- 05A trust vote in the Assembly must occur by May 13, 2026.
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C Joseph Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will take the oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first chief minister since 1967 not associated with the two dominant Dravidian parties, the DMK and AIADMK. Vijay has garnered support from 120 MLAs, surpassing the required 118-seat majority, with significant backing from parties such as the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, formally invited Vijay to form the government after he presented letters of support from various parties. Following the oath ceremony, Vijay will need to secure a vote of confidence in the Assembly by May 13, 2026.
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Vijay's leadership could lead to new policies and governance styles in Tamil Nadu, affecting various sectors including education, health, and infrastructure.
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