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TVK Chief Vijay to Be Sworn In as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7 at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. His party won 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, ending the long-standing DMK-AIADMK dominance. Outgoing CM MK Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to TVK's VS Babu by 8,795 votes. This historic transition marks Tamil Nadu's first government outside these two major parties since 1977.

Key Points: Vijay to Be Sworn In as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7

  • TVK chief Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7
  • TVK won 108 seats, falling 10 short of majority
  • DMK's MK Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to TVK's VS Babu
  • This marks first non-DMK/AIADMK government since 1977
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TVK chief Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7

TVK chief Vijay will take oath as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7, marking a historic shift from DMK-AIADMK dominance.

"Vijay's victory has shattered long-held perceptions about actors struggling to transition into politics - Article Source"

Chennai, May 5

Tamil Nadu is set for a major political shift, with Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, scheduled to take the oath of office as the state's new Chief Minister on May 7, sources said.

The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, they said.

Vijay's political debut has been nothing short of spectacular, as TVK emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, winning 108 seats out of the 234-member legislature. The party's performance is a significant upset to the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), with TVK falling just 10 seats short of the majority mark of 118.

To form the government, TVK is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPI(M), and VCK, which could push it past the majority threshold.

The election results also delivered a major setback for outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin of the DMK, who lost in Kolathur to TVK's VS Babu by a margin of 8,795 votes. The DMK secured only 59 seats, a significant decline for the party.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Tuesday accepted the resignation of MK Stalin and his Council of Ministers, following the electoral result. The Governor has requested Stalin to continue in office until the new government takes charge.

Vijay's rise to power marks a historic moment, as Tamil Nadu will witness its first government outside the DMK and AIADMK dominance since June 1977. His victory has shattered long-held perceptions about actors struggling to transition into politics, placing Vijay among the ranks of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.

Meanwhile, key alliance leaders, including Thol Thirumavalavan, CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugam, and CPI State Secretary Veerapandian, are scheduled to meet Stalin on Wednesday to discuss the next steps.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm cautiously optimistic. Vijay may have the charisma, but politics is different from cinema. My biggest concern is whether he has the administrative experience to handle Tamil Nadu's issues like water crisis and education. Let's see how his alliance with smaller parties shapes up. At least it's a break from the usual dynastic politics.
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Rohit P
Wow, MK Stalin losing in his own constituency! That's a huge shock. The DMK really misread the mood of the people. Vijay's TVK has shown that Tamil voters are ready to move beyond established parties. But the real test will be governance—can he balance actor fans and real policy? Swearing in on May 7, let's see!
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Aditya G
As someone from outside TN, I find this fascinating. Vijay's rise mirrors what we saw with NTR in Andhra and MGR here. But I worry about the celebrity worship in Indian politics. Hope he focuses on substance over style. The alliance with Congress and Left parties seems pragmatic, but will they let him govern freely?
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Varun X
Great move for TN! Vijay's TVK actually campaigned on real issues—job creation, education reform, and women's safety. Unlike the DMK's empty promises. The fact that he's not from a political family is a huge plus. But I'm skeptical about the Left alliance—the communists and his Tamil nationalism might clash. Still, exciting times! 🔥
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Sneha F
I'm happy for the change, but let's not get carried away. Vijay's TVK won 108 seats—still short of majority. He's dependent on smaller parties. Also,

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