Vijay Takes Office as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Following Landmark Election Win
Vijay assumes charge as Tamil Nadu CM after historic electoral victory
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Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), officially became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral victory, marking a significant political shift in the state. In his inaugural address, he promised a new era of governance focused on secularism and social justice.
- 01Vijay has officially assumed office as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- 02His party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in its debut election.
- 03Vijay emphasized a commitment to honest governance and social justice.
- 04The oath was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
- 05Leaders from various political parties attended the ceremony, showing cross-party support.
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Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), officially took charge as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday after a remarkable electoral victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. His party achieved a historic win, securing 108 seats and breaking the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) parties. During the oath-taking ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath to Vijay and his cabinet of nine ministers. In his first speech, Vijay expressed gratitude to the people for their trust and called for a
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Vijay's leadership may lead to significant changes in governance and policies affecting the daily lives of Tamil Nadu's citizens, particularly in areas of social justice and secularism.
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