C Joseph Vijay Sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
TVK forms Tamil Nadu government; C Joseph Vijay sworn in as CM with 9 ministers
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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, leading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party to form a new government after a successful post-poll alliance. The TVK secured support from several parties, ending the long dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
- 01C Joseph Vijay sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- 02Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the largest party in the April 23 Assembly elections.
- 03TVK formed a coalition with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and others.
- 04The new government marks the end of DMK and AIADMK's long-standing dominance.
- 05Vijay is required to prove his majority in the Assembly by May 13.
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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.
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The formation of the new government could lead to changes in policies affecting various sectors in Tamil Nadu, including governance and development initiatives.
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