C. Joseph Vijay Sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ending Dravidian Party Dominance
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. Joseph Vijay arrives at venue
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C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. This marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, ending nearly 60 years of alternating rule by the Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK.
- 01C. Joseph Vijay appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- 02Vijay's coalition government includes support from Congress and other parties, totaling 120 MLAs.
- 03The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
- 04Vijay is required to seek a vote of confidence by May 13, 2026.
- 05This marks a historic change in Tamil Nadu's political dynamics.
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C. Joseph Vijay, the president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a pivotal change in the state's governance. Appointed by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on May 9, 2026, Vijay secured the backing of 120 MLAs in the 234-member Assembly, effectively ending the long-standing dominance of the Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Vijay will also introduce nine other ministers from his party. His coalition government will partner with the Congress party, among others. Following the ceremony, Vijay is mandated to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly by May 13, 2026. This development concludes a period of political uncertainty and signifies a major shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
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The new government under C. Joseph Vijay may introduce changes in policies and governance that could affect various sectors in Tamil Nadu.
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