C. Joseph Vijay has officially begun his tenure as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, following his oath-taking ceremony on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Immediately after taking office, he signed several orders to fulfill key campaign promises, including providing 200 units of free electricity to domestic consumers. Additionally, he announced the establishment of a special force aimed at enhancing women's safety and units to combat drug trafficking across the state. In his inaugural address, Vijay emphasized a commitment to 'real secularism and social justice' and expressed gratitude to the Congress party and other allies for their support in forming the government. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the assembly elections, winning 108 seats out of 234, but required coalition support to achieve a majority. With backing from Congress and other parties, Vijay's government now holds 120 seats, surpassing the majority mark of 118.