May 10, 2026 By [Selvarani M]
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today (Sunday).
Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: A Historic Political Turning Point:Tamil Nadu witnessed one of the
biggest The event attracted massive public attention across India. Thousands of
TVK supporters gathered outside the stadium carrying party flags and posters,
while political leaders, celebrities, and alliance representatives attended the
ceremony. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vish Political analysts described this
victory as the end of the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in Tamil
Nadu politics. Vijay’s victory was largely driven by youth voters, first-time
voters, women supporters, and urban constituencies seeking political change. wanath
Arlekar administered the oath of office to Vijay and his cabinet ministersmoments
in recent history as C. Joseph Vijay officially took oath as the new Chief
Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. The grand swearing-in ceremony held at Jawaharlal
Nehru Stadium marked the rise of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from a newly
formed political movement to the ruling government of the state
Grand Swearing-In Ceremony: Highlights & Public Reactions
The
swearing-in ceremony started at around 10 AM and quickly became one of the most
discussed political events on Indian social media. Television channels across
Tamil Nadu telecast the ceremony live, while hashtags related to Vijay’s
oath-taking trended nationwide
n his
first speech as Chief Minister, Vijay stated that his government would focus
on:
1. Social justice
2. Transparent governance
3. Youth empowerment
4. Employment opportunities
5. Welfare-driven development
He
described the new administration as a new era of real secular and social
justice The ceremony also symbolized Vijay’s transformation from one of Tamil
cinema’s biggest superstars into a full-time political leader. Several national
political leaders congratulated him after the oath-taking event, while
supporters celebrated across Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, and
other districts Public reactions online were mixed but highly energetic. Many
supporters praised the inclusion of younger ministers in the cabinet, while
others discussed the challenges Vijay now faces in governance and
administration.
Full List of Ministers Who Took Oath Alongside Vijay
Along with Chief Minister Vijay, nine ministers were sworn into office as part of the first TVK cabinet. The cabinet includes both experienced political organizers and younger faces from the party.
Ministers
in the New Tamil Nadu Cabinet
A. N. Anand
B. Aadhav Arjuna
C. Rajmohan Arumugam
D. C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar
E. K. G. Arunraaj
F. K. A. Sengottaiyan
G. S. Keerthana
H. P. Venkataramanan
I. K. T. Prabhu
One major
talking point was the inclusion of younger ministers and a woman minister, S.
Keerthana, which many supporters viewed as a sign of generational political
change in Tamil Nadu. Political experts believe this cabinet reflects Vijay’s
attempt to create a modern, youth-oriented administration while balancing party
loyalty and regional representation.
Chief Minister Vijay’s First Signed Initiative: What It Means for Tamil
Nadu
Immediately
after assuming office, Chief Minister Vijay reportedly signed his government’s
first administrative initiative focused on welfare-driven governance and rapid
implementation of election promises. Though complete policy details are
expected to be announced officially in stages, sources indicate the first set
of files prioritized:
I.
Youth
employment programs
II.
Government
recruitment acceleration
III.
Welfare
continuity for women and students
IV.
Administrative
transparency reforms
V.
Anti-corruption
monitoring systems
During his
speech, Vijay emphasized that the government’s first priority would be
“people-first governance” and restoring trust between citizens and the
administration. He promised quicker response systems, digital governance
improvements, and special focus on education and job creation.
Many
political observers are now closely watching how the new TVK government
handles:
Ø State finances
Ø Welfare commitments
Ø Infrastructure projects
Ø Industrial investment
Ø Law and order
Ø Relations with the Central
Government
- The coming months are expected to define whether Vijay’s political popularity can successfully transform into long-term governance success.Thalapathy Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, assumed office as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar administered the oath of office to him. In a scenario where no single party secured a majority in the Assembly elections, C. Joseph became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following a prolonged struggle and wits.
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