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Tamil Nadu government formation, Vijay swearing-in oath taking ceremony LIVE: Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to make history today (May 10) by taking oath as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister at around 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar formally appointed him on Saturday (May 9) after Vijay met at Raj Bhavan, submitting letters of support from ‘key allies’ including the-
- Indian National Congress
- Communist Party of India (CPI)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M)
- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)
- Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
In its debut assembly elections, TVK stunned the political landscape by winning a record 108 seats in the 234-member house, securing a coalition majority of 120 MLAs- surpassing the 118 needed of majority mark. Vijay, who triumphed from two constituencies, will resign from one soon after. The Governor has directed him to prove this majority via a vote of confidence in the assembly by May 13 (Wednesday).
Coalition triumph and major political shift in TN
This government formation followed intense negotiations with smaller parties determined to exclude the BJP and AIADMK from power, marking the first non-DMK/AIADMK leadership in Tamil Nadu since 1967. Unlike Rajinikanth, who shied away from politics, Vijay embraced Dravidian ideals, launching TVK with a nod to Periyar as his ideological guide—while rejecting atheism—alongside tributes to CN Annadurai, K Kamaraj and BR Ambedkar for social justice. Speculation about his political entry swirled since 2009, fuelled by his social work, culminating in his first major speech on October 28, 2024.
Cheers poured in from allies and family. Congress MP Manickam Tagore congratulated Vijay on X, envisioning “social justice, development, equality, and humane governance” under his “people-centred, transparent” rule. Vijay’s father, director SA Chandrasekhar, beamed with pride, urging him to “do everything for Tamilians.” Family friend Shobhana called it a “long-awaited” moment, advising caution in trusting advisors and surrounding himself with experienced, qualified experts for effective governance. Another friend, Ponni, pledged unwavering support. DMK’s TKS Elangovan critiqued the rush to the Governor without prior majority consolidation. As Vijay steps into this pivotal role, Tamil Nadu anticipates transformative leadership.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay swearing-in, oath ceremony LIVE updates:
07:07 (IST) 10 May 2026
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: TN Governor Rajendra Arlekar appointed Vijay as CM on May 9
Governor Rajendra Arlekar appointed Vijay as CM on Saturday, directing a majority proof by May 13.
07:00 (IST) 10 May 2026
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Vijay to take CM oath at 10:00 am today in Chennai
Visuals from TVK Chief Vijay's residence in Neelankarai, Chennai. He will take the oath as the Tamil Nadu CM at the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 10 am today.
#watch | Chennai | Visuals from TVK Chief Vijay's residence in Neelankarai, Chennai.
He will take the oath as the Tamil Nadu CM at the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 10 am today. pic.twitter.com/6kPsGLI2qz
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06:57 (IST) 10 May 2026
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Rahul Gandhi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi arrives at IGI Airport as he heads to Tamil Nadu. He will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay in Chennai, today.
06:55 (IST) 10 May 2026
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: Vijay set to create history as he'll take oath as Chief Minister today
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to make history today (May 10) by taking oath as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister at around 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
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