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Tamil Nadu Enters New Era: Vijay Takes Oath as 13th CM After Historic Win

Actor-politician Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party TVK's historic debut victory. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Vijay's family, and actress Trisha Krishna. TVK won 108 seats in the 2026 elections, ending the longtime dominance of Dravidian parties in the state. Vijay formed a government with support from Congress and Left parties after falling short of a majority.

Key Points: Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM in Historic Political Shift

  • Vijay becomes 13th Tamil Nadu CM after TVK's debut win
  • TVK won 108 seats, ending Dravidian party dominance
  • Congress, Left parties support Vijay's minority government
  • Vijay's swearing-in attended by Rahul Gandhi, family, and Trisha
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Tamil Nadu enters new era of politics as Vijay takes oath as CM

Actor-politician Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu's 13th CM after TVK's stunning debut win. Congress, Left parties back his government, ending Dravidian dominance.

"While Tamil Nadu has had a long history of actors entering and conquering politics, the State awaited another star to step up in the line after Captain Vijayakanth. - Content"

Chennai, May 10

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the thirteenth Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following his majestic success in debut elections.

The oath was administered by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar; meanwhile, LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Vijay's parents, actress Trisha Krishna and others were present at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to embrace the occasion.

Apart from Vijay, nine other TVK leaders, including N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, KA Sengottaiyan, KG Arunraj, P Venkataramanan, R Nirmalkumar, Rajmohan, TK Prabhu and S Keerthana, will take oath as ministers in his maiden cabinet.

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Vijay welcomed and greeted Governor Arlekar to the venue. The TVK chief also introduced the Governor to all the ministers-designate.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu elections were registered in history books after the state declared an unprecedented mandate for Vijay. While TVK ended up winning 108 out of 234 seats in its maiden political stint, it was for the first time in the history of state politics that both legacy 'Dravidian' parties were ousted from power.

However, Vijay couldn't attain majority on its and was later offered support by Congress (5), CPI-M (2), CPI (2), VCK (2) and IUML (2), which were earlier the allies of Secular Progressive Alliance led by DMK.

Vijay, often referred to as the 'Thalapathy', showed a crowd-pulling ability in the election rallies, which many compared to actor-turned-politician and former CM MG Ramachandran. While Tamil Nadu has had a long history of actors entering and conquering politics, the State awaited another star to step up in the line after Captain Vijayakanth.

He has also embraced his Christian identity while being outspoken about secular politics.

Although the TVK was launched in 2024, he has been looked at as a social worker and has not been apolitical, given his films, which dealt with drug menace, corruption and other socio-political issues. While there has been speculation of him entering politics since 2009, Vijay has involved himself in social work.

In the 2026 elections, he won two seats, Perambur and Trichy East, and will resign from one.

- ANI

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Priya S
Let's see if Vijay can deliver on his promises. Cinema stars becoming CM is nothing new in TN, but the real test is governance. I hope he focuses on education and employment for youth instead of just star power. The state deserves better than personality cults.
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Rohit P
Finally DMK and ADMK out! This is a historic moment. Vijay's movies always had social messages, and I've seen his charitable work in person. He personally funded a school in my village. Let's give him a fair chance before judging 😊
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Sarah B
From an outside perspective, this is fascinating. Tamil Nadu has always had a unique relationship with cinema and politics. The fact that Vijay embraced his Christian identity while advocating secularism is a bold move. I'm curious to see how he handles coalition dynamics.
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Kavya N
I'm happy for Vijay Anna but slightly worried about the coalition with Congress and left parties. They are opportunists who ditched DMK. Also, the governor's presence seems forced - why is a BJP appointee so cozy with a secular alliance? Hope Vijay stays true to his values 🙏
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James A
As a political scientist, I find this transition remarkable. Vijay's ability to mobilize crowds like MGR is undeniable. However, the real challenge is converting electoral success into effective governance. The presence of Trisha and Rahul Gandhi at the ceremony shows the entertainment-politics nexus is alive and well.

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