'Will never allow anyone to make money through corrupt practices': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

After taking oath as Tamil Nadu's first non-Dravidian Chief Minister, new elected CM and TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay addressed the people of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

After taking oath as Tamil Nadu's first non-Dravidian Chief Minister, new elected CM and TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay addressed the people of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Rejecting the corrupt politics, Vijay promised to the people of Tamil Nadu that he will "never misuse even a single rupee of public money."

Addressing the people he said, "I promise the people of Tamil Nadu that I will never misuse even a single rupee of public money. I have not entered politics for wealth, and all of you know that very well. I will never allow corruption or permit anyone to make money through corrupt practices. This government will belong to the people, and together we will build a stronger and better Tamil Nadu."

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Vijay also said a white paper on the state's finances for the 2021-2026 would be released.   

"After reviewing everything, I intend to release a white paper to the people. I want my government to be a transparent government. That is the very first thing I want to do. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, if I need to meet someone, I will not do it secretly or behind closed doors. Whatever I do, I will do openly and transparently. I request all of you to give me some time. I will gradually fulfil everything I have promised and will sincerely strive to implement them. This is your government," Vijay said.

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Vijay promised to provide a transparent administration and vowed to fulfil every promise his party made in its manifesto.

"I will try to fulfil all my promises if you give me the opportunity and the support," he said. 

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after days of intense political negotiations and multiple meetings with the Governor to secure the majority mark of 118 in the Assembly.

The 51-year-old actor-turned-politician, whose Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, secured support from Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (CPI), CPI(M), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).

As Vijay was elected from two constituencies and is set to vacate one seat, the alliance’s effective strength stands at 120 MLAs.