Chennai: Actor-turned politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, was sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a ceremony held at Nehru Stadium here this morning. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy in presence of TVK party...

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay said he will be sole "power centre" in government, and sought to identify himself as a commoner

Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the thirteenth Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following his

Udhayanidhi Stalin elected Leader of the DMK Legislature Party, set to oppose Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Assembly.

Udhayanidhi Stalin elected Leader of the DMK Legislature Party, set to oppose Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Assembly.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending 59 years of Dravidian rule.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending 59 years of Dravidian rule.

In Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Chief Minister on Sunday morning, marking a significant political shift in the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Nehru Indoor Stadium at 10 AM, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy. Alongside Vijay, nine […]

Discover the newly sworn-in ministers of C. Joseph Vijay's Tamil Nadu Cabinet and their backgrounds.

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik congratulated actor-turned politician and Tamilaga

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay introduced three schemes related to electricity, women’s safety and drug eradication as part of his poll promises.

The order of songs at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's swearing-in has triggered a protest from the CPI. The party says Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must be given precedence and wants the government to explain the decision.

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.

Tamil Nadu CM oath: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Chennai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Vijay as the new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.​ Vijay’s rise in Tamil Nadu politics is one of the most significant developments in the state in recent years. 

S Keerthana, 29, has joined C Joseph Vijay's first cabinet as its youngest minister after winning Sivakasi. Her rise, and the debate over her Hindi remarks, places her at the centre of TVK's youth-led political push.

Senthil Kumar, who previously served as Secretary of the Health Department, has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, also designated as Special Secretary–1 in the Chief Minister’s Office.

Educationists say Vijay and TVK may take a softer line on central education schemes. That could recast Tamil Nadu's long contest between state autonomy and policy alignment with Delhi.

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.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the emergence of the new administration reflected the enduring strength of progressive values that have historically shaped Tamil Nadu’s political and social landscape.

The ruling TVK (Tamilaga Vettru Kazhagam) has said the music was the Governor's call.

The list includes a 29-year-old MLA, who will become the youngest minister in the cabinet, a doctor and an ex-IRS officer, and seven other leaders. All ministers in the first list are from the TVK, with no Congress leader included.

Tamil Nadu CM oath today: The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. This comes after the TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

200 Units Free Electricity, Women Protection Force: Chief Minister Vijay's First Orders

200 Units Free Electricity, Women Protection Force: Chief Minister Vijay's First Orders

The list includes a 29-year-old MLA, who will become the youngest minister in the cabinet, a doctor and an ex-IRS officer, and seven other leaders. All ministers in the first list are from the TVK, with no Congress leader included.

MK Stalin questioned Vijay’s extensive election promises, asking how they could have been made if the TVK leader was truly aware of the state’s fiscal position.

The first file Vijay signed approved the rollout of 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers. Another cleared the creation of a special force dedicated to women's safety. He also okayed a proposal to set up an anti-drug unit in every district, fulfilling his promise to tackle the alleged drug menace in the state.

Chennai: In a move that signals a swift departure from previous fiscal policies while doubling down on populist welfare, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu CM oath today: TVK chief Vijay's oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister was administered by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Other than Vijay, nine cabinet ministers were also swron in to the cabinet. 

Highlighting his intention and will to run a transparent government, the Vijay said he would not hide his actions from public, instead he perform them openly. 

Tamil Nadu CM oath: Vijay, in his first speech as the newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu CM, said that he wants to take the state forward with honesty and determination. The 2026 Tamil Nadu elections registered an unprecedented mandate for TVK. 

Vijay took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after days of political twists and turns. Along with him, nine TVK leaders were also sworn in.

Stalin critiques Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's claims, emphasizing efficient administration is key to fulfilling electoral promises despite financial challenges.

Tamil Nadu politics: TVK leader and Tamil Nadu MLA S Keerthana has expressed optimism about the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay-led government. Notably, the TVK's rise has ended nearly a six-decade-old 'duopoly' of Dravidian parties in the state.