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.