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Vijay Appointed Tamil Nadu CM, Oath Tomorrow at 10 AM

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader C Joseph Vijay has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Nehru Stadium in Chennai on May 10 at 10 am. Vijay, an actor-turned-politician, submitted letters of support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, giving his coalition 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly. He will be the first leader from outside the DMK and AIADMK to become Chief Minister since 1967.

Key Points: Vijay to be Tamil Nadu CM, Oath on May 10

  • Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu CM by Governor
  • Swearing-in at Nehru Stadium, Chennai on May 10
  • TVK won 108 seats, coalition has 120 MLAs
  • Majority mark is 118 in 234-member assembly
  • First non-DMK/AIADMK CM since 1967
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Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow

Actor-politician C Joseph Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Swearing-in at Chennai's Nehru Stadium on May 10. TVK leads coalition with 120 MLAs.

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

Chennai, May 9

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

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai on May 10 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. The TVK, which created record by winning 108 seats in its debut assembly polls, now has support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly. The majority mark in the assembly is 118.

Vijay won from two seats in the assembly polls and will resign from one seat.

"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.

After he takes the oath, Vijay will become the first leader outside the DMK and AIADMK formations to head the Tamil Nadu government since 1967.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's a historic moment for sure. I just hope he focuses on development—water crisis, education, and jobs are huge issues in rural TN. Wishing him all the best! Let the era of 'Thalapathy' governance begin. 🙏
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Michael C
Interesting times! An actor-politician leading a coalition that includes left parties and the IUML. That's a diverse mix. Hope he can hold it all together and actually deliver on promises. The vote of confidence will be the first real test.
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Siddharth J
First time since 1967 that someone outside DMK-AIADMK takes charge. That's a massive political shift. But honestly, I'm cautiously optimistic—Vijay's appeal is strong, but administration is not a film script. Let's see how he handles the bureaucracy and opposition.
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Ananya R
Very proud moment for Tamil Nadu! But I just hope he doesn't get too caught up in the star appeal and actually works on infrastructure. The fact that he resigned from one seat shows some integrity. Wishing him the best! ✨

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