C Joseph Vijay was officially sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, following a significant political shift in the state. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which Vijay leads, secured 108 Assembly seats in the April 23 elections, falling short of the 117 seats needed for a majority. However, through strategic alliances with parties including Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), TVK garnered a total of 120 seats to form the government. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, was attended by notable political figures, including Rahul Gandhi and BJP leaders. This event is historic as it marks the first time in Tamil Nadu's political history that the song 'Vande Mataram' was sung twice during a government function. Vijay is expected to seek a confidence vote in the Assembly by May 13 to solidify his position as Chief Minister.