C. Joseph Vijay Appointed Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Oath Ceremony Scheduled
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
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C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on May 10, 2026, and Vijay must secure a majority in the state assembly by May 13, 2026.
- 01C. Joseph Vijay appointed as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- 02Swearing-in ceremony set for May 10, 2026, at Nehru Stadium, Chennai.
- 03Vijay's party, TVK, won 108 seats in its first assembly elections.
- 04He has the support of 120 MLAs, surpassing the majority mark of 118.
- 05Vijay will be the first leader outside DMK and AIADMK to lead Tamil Nadu since 1967.
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C. Joseph Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 10, 2026, at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Vijay's party made a significant impact in its debut assembly elections, winning 108 seats and now has the backing of 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly, well above the majority requirement of 118. He has received letters of support from major parties including the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, and others. After taking the oath, Vijay will become the first Chief Minister from outside the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) parties since 1967. He won from two seats in the assembly polls and plans to resign from one.
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Vijay's appointment could lead to significant policy changes in Tamil Nadu, impacting governance and development in the state.
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