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Tamil Nadu New MLAs Oath Ceremony at Chennai Secretariat Today

Newly elected MLAs, including those from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are set to take oath at the Chennai Secretariat following TVK's historic electoral victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. MV Karuppaiah has been sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to administer the oath to all newly elected MLAs. TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has officially assumed charge as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after securing 108 seats in the 2026 elections. The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has been summoned for its first session to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

Key Points: TN MLAs Take Oath: TVK's Historic Debut

  • TVK's historic electoral debut with 108 seats
  • MV Karuppaiah appointed Pro Tem Speaker
  • C Joseph Vijay sworn in as 13th CM
  • Oath ceremony for all newly elected MLAs at Secretariat
  • 17th Assembly's first session to elect Speaker and Deputy Speaker
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Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs to take oath at Chennai Secretariat

Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs, including TVK members, take oath at Chennai Secretariat. C Joseph Vijay becomes CM, MV Karuppaiah appointed Pro Tem Speaker.

"The swearing-in is being viewed as a significant political milestone for the party - News report"

Chennai, May 11

Newly elected MLAs, including those from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, are set to take oath at the Secretariat in Chennai following the party's victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The oath-taking ceremony is expected to witness the participation of elected representatives and government officials, while security arrangements have been intensified around the Secretariat premises ahead of the event. The swearing-in is being viewed as a significant political milestone for the party as it prepares to begin its legislative responsibilities in the Assembly.

The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has also been summoned today to meet for its first session at 9.30 AM in the Legislative Assembly Chamber, Secretariat, Chennai, where the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will be held.

Meanwhile, newly-elected TVK leader MV Karuppaiah MV was sworn in as the Pro Tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday.

This followed the inauguration of the new Tamil Nadu government led by Vijay this morning.

Chief Minister Vijay felicitated Governor Arlekar as he arrived at the Lok Bhavan to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

The appointment of Karuppaiah, the elected MLA from Sholavandan, comes at a crucial political moment in Tamil Nadu after TVK scripted a historic electoral debut in the recent Assembly elections.

The Pro-tem Speaker will administer the oath to all newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

TVK chief, actor-turned politician Vijay officially assumed charge on May 10 at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat at Fort George in Chennai, shortly after taking oath as the 13th Chief Minister of the state after securing a historic electoral victory for his party.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections marked a historic shift in state politics as TVK won 108 seats in its debut election, ending the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK formations. Popularly known as 'Thalapathy', Vijay's rise has drawn comparisons with former Chief Minister and actor MG Ramachandran.

An official release from the State Assembly Secretariat said that before he assumed office as chief minister, Vijay tendered his resignation from Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency and sent the letter to Assembly Principal Secretary K Srinivasan. He has retained Perambur, the State Assembly Secretariat said.

- ANI

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Priya Sharma
Exciting times for Tamil Nadu! The fact that 108 MLAs from TVK are taking oath shows the massive mandate. But I hope Vijay focuses on actual governance and development, not just cinema-style promises. The common man needs jobs, education, and infrastructure.
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Arun Mehta
Pro tem Speaker Karuppaiah from Sholavandan - interesting choice. But more importantly, why did Vijay resign from Tiruchirappalli East? Retaining Perambur makes sense strategically. Let's see how TVK handles assembly proceedings, especially since many MLAs are first-timers.
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Lakshmi Iyer
As a Chennai resident, I'm cautiously optimistic. The security arrangements around Secretariat are understandable given the political tensions. But I hope TVK focuses on Tamil Nadu's water crisis and industrial growth, not just fanfare. Actions speak louder than movie dialogues!
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Karthik Ramesh
Historic day indeed! TVK's debut with 108 seats is like a political earthquake. Vijay meeting Governor Arlekar and felicitating him shows respect for democratic institutions. But I'm watching closely - will TVK be different from DMK/AIADMK in governance? Let's give them 6 months.
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Sarah Williams
Interesting political shift! As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, TVK's rise is fascinating - an actor-led party winning in its first election. The oath ceremony at Fort George Chennai is symbolic. Hope the new MLAs bring fresh perspectives to Tamil Nadu's challenges. 🇮🇳

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