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PM Modi Congratulates Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM, Pledges Centre-State Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, pledging continued Centre-State cooperation. Vijay, also known as Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay, was sworn in at a ceremony in Chennai, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath. The event was attended by Rahul Gandhi, Vijay's parents, and actress Trisha Krishnan, among others. TVK won 108 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, ending DMK and AIADMK dominance, and formed a government with support from Congress and other allies.

Key Points: PM Modi Congratulates Vijay on Taking Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

  • Vijay takes oath as 13th Tamil Nadu CM
  • PM Modi congratulates, pledges cooperation
  • TVK wins 108 seats, forms government with allies
  • Rahul Gandhi, Trisha Krishnan attend ceremony
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PM Modi congratulates Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM, says Centre will keep working with State

PM Modi congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM, pledges Centre-State cooperation. Rahul Gandhi, Trisha Krishnan attend swearing-in ceremony.

"The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people. - PM Modi"

New Delhi, May 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay after he took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring continued cooperation between the Centre and the state government for the welfare of the people.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people."

Vijay, whose full name is Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay, was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a grand ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy in the presence of several political leaders, film personalities and supporters.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Vijay's parents SA Chandrasekhar and Sobha Chandrasekhar, and actress Trisha Krishnan were among those present at the ceremony.

Along with Vijay, nine TVK leaders also took oath as ministers in the party's maiden cabinet. The ministers included N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, KA Sengottaiyan, KG Arunraj, P Venkataramanan, R Nirmalkumar, Rajmohan, TK Prabhu and S Keerthana. Ahead of the ceremony, Vijay personally welcomed Governor Arlekar and introduced him to the ministers-designate.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK emerging victorious in its debut electoral contest by winning 108 out of 234 seats. The result ended the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK formations in Tamil Nadu politics.

Although TVK fell short of the majority mark on its own, Vijay secured support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, enabling him to form the government. After staking claim, Vijay submitted letters of support from alliance partners to the Governor.

Popularly known as 'Thalapathy', Vijay drew massive crowds during the campaign, with several observers comparing his political appeal to former Chief Minister and actor MG Ramachandran. Since launching TVK in 2024, Vijay has positioned himself as an alternative to traditional Dravidian politics while advocating social justice, secularism and welfare-oriented governance.

- ANI

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Siddharth J
As a Tamilian, this feels surreal. From Thalapathy on screen to CM in reality. But now the real test begins - managing a coalition with Congress and Left parties will be tricky. Hope he lives up to his promises on social justice and welfare. Best wishes, sir! 🙏
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Ravi K
While I respect the democratic mandate, I wonder about the experience factor. Vijay has no prior administrative background, yet he's now running a major state. The coalition with Congress and Left parties might help provide some stability, but let's be honest - governing is very different from acting. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Priya S
The fact that PM Modi reached out personally shows how mature our democracy is. Whether you support BJP or not, this is how Centre-state relations should work. Vijay's focus on secularism and welfare is exactly what TN needs now. 🎉
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Naveen S
Interesting to see the Congress party supporting TVK, considering Vijay's previous comments about national parties. Politics makes strange bedfellows, as they say. But if this alliance delivers good governance and development for the people of Tamil Nadu, I'm all for it! Smart move by Rahul Gandhi being there at the ceremony.
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Tanvi S
Watching the swearing-in ceremony was emotional. Vijay's journey from a film star to becoming the CM is inspiring for millions. The way he personally welcomed the Governor and introduced his ministers shows class and humility. Let's hope he brings the same energy to tackling unemployment and education issues that he brought to his movies! 💪

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