Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026, marking a historic shift in the state's politics after nearly six decades of alternating rule by the DMK and AIADMK.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at a public event in Chennai, with Vijay taking the oath of office and secrecy administered by Governor R.N. Ravi. The TVK, which contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, secured a majority and formed a coalition government with support from smaller parties and independents.
Vijay, a popular film actor turned politician, led his party to a decisive victory in the April 2026 elections, capitalizing on anti-incumbency sentiment and a promise of clean governance. The coalition government includes representatives from the Congress party and other regional allies.
In his first address as Chief Minister, Vijay outlined priorities including job creation, infrastructure development, and social welfare schemes. He also called for unity among all communities in Tamil Nadu.
The election result was widely seen as a rejection of the traditional Dravidian parties, with the DMK losing power after a single term and the AIADMK failing to regain ground. Political analysts noted that Vijay's celebrity status and anti-corruption platform resonated with young voters.
