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Rahul Gandhi to Attend Vijay's Swearing-In as Tamil Nadu CM Tomorrow

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay in Chennai on Sunday. Governor Rajendra Arlekar appointed TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay as CM after he submitted letters of support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML. TVK won 108 seats in its debut assembly polls and now has support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly. The ceremony is scheduled for May 10 at 10 am at Nehru Stadium, with Vijay required to prove majority by May 13.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi at Vijay's Tamil Nadu CM Swearing-In

  • Rahul Gandhi to attend Vijay's swearing-in
  • TVK forms government with 120 MLAs
  • Governor appoints Vijay as CM
  • Ceremony on May 10 at Nehru Stadium
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LoP Rahul Gandhi to attend Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow

LoP Rahul Gandhi will attend actor-turned-politician Vijay's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 10, after TVK forms government with allies.

"The Governor of Tamil Nadu has appointed Thiru C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu - Lok Bhavan press release"

New Delhi, May 9

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay in Chennai on Sunday.

On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly on or before May 13.

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai, at 10 am.

Vijay, an actor-turned-politician, met the Governor earlier in the day and gave him letters of support from Congress, CPI, Communist Party of India (Marxist), VCK and IUML.

TVK has the support of the abovementioned political parties. While Congress has five MLAs, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML have two MLAs each.

The TVK, which created a record by winning 108 seats in its debut assembly polls, now has the support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly. The majority mark in the assembly is 118.

"Thiru C Joseph Vijay, called on the Governor of Tamil Nadu today at Lok Bhavan and submitted a letter informing about his election as the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Legislature party. He has also submitted the letters received from the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, extending their support to form the Government under his leadership," Lok Bhavan said in a press release.

"The Governor of Tamil Nadu has appointed Thiru C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and invited him to form the Ministry. The Governor has directed the Chief Minister designate to seek the vote of confidence of the Assembly on or before May 13, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 10th May 2026 at 10 am," the release added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, a fresh face in Tamil Nadu politics! Vijay's rise is a sign that people want change. Rahul Gandhi's presence is a smart political move – aligns with Congress's southern outreach. Hope this alliance brings stability and progress to the state.
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Vikram M
Good to see Congress supporting a regional party. But I worry about the actor-turned-politician trend – we need leaders with administrative experience, not just star power. Hope Vijay proves me wrong and focuses on Tamil Nadu's real issues like water, power, and jobs.
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Michael C
Interesting to see this from outside India. Vijay's debut with 108 seats is impressive, but a coalition government might be fragile. Rahul Gandhi's attendance signals Congress is trying to build a broader opposition front. Let's see how this experiment works out.
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Kavya N
I'm cautiously optimistic. Vijay Anna has clean image and connects with youth, but politics is different from cinema. Hope he doesn't just become a puppet for older parties. Tamil Nadu deserves good governance – pollution in Chennai, Cauvery water, and education need urgent attention. 🙏
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Siddharth J
Rahul Gandhi attending shows he's serious about alliances, but Congress should focus on its own revival rather than riding on regional parties' coattails. Still, any check on BJP's dominance is welcome. Vijay has a tough job – let's wait and watch.
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