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May 10, 2026 · 2 min read · By Rishabh Bhardwaj
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Vijay, the Tamil film actor who founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2026, along with nine cabinet ministers.
The article does not provide the names or portfolios of the nine ministers who joined the cabinet, so a full breakdown of the new government's composition is not yet available from this source.
The formation of a TVK government marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics. Vijay, widely known by his screen name and fan following built over decades in Tamil cinema, formally entered electoral politics by founding TVK. A first-time government formation by a party led by a film star with no prior legislative experience at the state level is a notable event in the state's political history.
Portfolio allocations, especially finance, home, and public works, will signal the new government's priorities and which political veterans or technocrats Vijay has chosen to rely on. Watch for the full cabinet list and ministerial assignments to understand how TVK plans to govern.
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