Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu
Tamil film star C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his TVK Party won the state assembly elections. The result hands control of one of India's most industrialised states to a first-time politician with a vast popular following.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: TVK Era Kicks Off As Vijay Takes Oath As New Chief Minister; Nine Others Sworn In
Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, with nine others also taking oath. The TVK's rise marks a significant break from the state's established Dravidian party dominance.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday, becoming the first leader in nearly 60 years with no ties to the DMK or AIADMK. His win reshapes the state's political landscape and raises questions about governance, investor confidence, and federal relations.
1mo ago · 3 min · Big Stories
Tamil Nadu government formation: Know the TVK Ministers in C. Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet
Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2026, along with nine cabinet ministers. The full list of ministerial portfolios has not been detailed in available reports.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
TVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM Today; Check Timings, Venue, Alliances
TVK chief Vijay is being sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today, with nine ministers, including "Bussy" N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, and K.A. Sengottaiyan, joining the cabinet. The new government takes charge of one of India's most industrially active states, making its early policy signals closely watched.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu CM Oath-Taking LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi Arrives In Chennai To Attend Vijay's Swearing-In Ceremony
Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister is being sworn in at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presiding over the ceremony. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Chennai to attend, drawing national political attention to the state-level transition.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to be sworn in as Chief Minister on May 10; T.N. set for coalition government
TVK president Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, leading a coalition that has secured 120 seats through support from Congress, CPI, CPI-M, VCK, and IUML. The alliance clears the 118-seat majority threshold but governs with a slim margin across five partner parties.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu government formation: Vijay’s TVK close to majority mark | A timeline of events
Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections have resulted in a hung assembly, with Vijay's TVK close to but short of a majority. Coalition talks are underway, delaying government formation in one of India's key industrial states.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM At 11 AM On Saturday: Report
Actor-politician Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 11 AM on Saturday after meeting the Governor on Friday. He secured coalition support from TVK, the Left, and Congress to stake his claim to form the government.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Tamil Nadu Exit Polls 2026: TVK Headed For Star-Studded Debut, 120-Seat Win On Cards, Says Axis My India
Axis My India's exit poll projects TVK, the party floated by actor Vijay, winning around 120 seats in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly election. The ruling DMK is forecast to fall to 110 seats, below the 118-seat majority mark. Official counting will confirm whether TVK forms the state's next government.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Constitution Amendment Bill on delimitation a biased move by Centre, alleges TVK chief Vijay
TVK chief Vijay has called the Centre's Constitution Amendment Bill on delimitation biased and demanded its withdrawal via social media. The move taps into longstanding southern state concerns that redrawing constituency boundaries punishes states with lower population growth. The political pressure campaign's effectiv
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government