Superstar Vijay Finally Sworn In As Tamil Nadu CM, PM Modi Congratulates Him Over Phone

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after his oath ceremony on Sunday. “This verdict reflects the aspirations, trust and democratic will of the people of Tamil Nadu. I am confident that under his leadership, Tamil Nadu will continue its journey of progress, welfare and inclusive development,” she mentioned in a post on X.

PM Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay spoke on the telephone after the latter took oath on Sunday. 

Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai said that his party may become part of the Tamil Nadu government in the next phase of Cabinet expansion.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay held a review meeting on the law and order situation in the state after assuming office on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary M Saikumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, K Manivasan, Director General of Police, Sandeep Rai Rathore; P Senthilkumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister; G Lakshmi Priya, Secretary to the CM; Principal Secretary of the Public Department Rita Harish Thakkar, and senior police officials, ANI reported.
 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announces a provision of free electricity of 200 units bimonthly to domestic consumers with bimonthly consumption of upto 500 units. For consumers with bimonthly consumption of more than 500 units, the existing tariff structure would continue, including free electricity of 100 units bimonthly.
 

The Tamil Nadu Assembly will be meeting on Monday. The newly elected members will be taking their oaths.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay pays tribute to EV Ramasamy at the Thanthai Periyar Memorial after taking oath.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated Vijay on being sworn in as the Chief Minister. In a social media post, Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are "connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations”.

TVK President Vijay officially decided to resign from the Trichy East constituency. The newly sworn-in Chief Minister won in both Perambur and Trichy East constituencies.

Newly inducted minister in the TN government P Venkataramanan, on Sunday expressed happiness after being included in the Cabinet. Speaking to ANI, Venkataramanan said the ministers would work under Vijay’s leadership for the welfare of the state. “We are very happy and very proud to be citizens of Tamil Nadu. I have been given the Ministerial post, and under the leadership of our CM, we will do all the good things,” said the MLA from Chennai’s Mylapore constituency, who won the recent Assembly elections.
 

Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony LIVE: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay says, "From today onward, I will begin taking strong measures to control drug abuse. It is our duty to save our youngsters from it. Likewise, I will ensure law and order and guarantee safety for everyone. Even if some people humiliate me, whether they are friends or enemies, all 8 crore people are still my people. My heart tells me that I must give complete attention to education, roads, drinking water facilities, and other essential services..."
 

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay says, "I promise the people of Tamil Nadu that I will never misuse even a single rupee of public money. I have not entered politics for wealth, and all of you know that very well. I will never allow corruption or permit anyone to make money through corrupt practices. This government will belong to the people, and together we will build a stronger and better Tamil Nadu..."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay says, "People have made me, who started as a poor Assistant Director's son with cinema aspirations, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, I am speechless."
 

TVK chief Vijay signs first file for 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers, just after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The newly sworn-in CM also signed a file for the formation of a special unit for women's safety. In his first speech as Tamil Nadu's CM, Vijay thanks the people for their support. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated C Vijay Joseph after he took oath as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister. "Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people," PM Modi said in a tweet.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine ministers from the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Chennai. The Governor administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new cabinet members during a live ceremony. Notable leaders joining the state cabinet include KG Arunraj, Aadhav Arjuna, N Anand, Selvi S Keerthana, and Dr. TK Prabhu, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

Governor RV Arlekar administers the oath of office to Aadhav Arjuna as cabinet minister of Tamil Nadu.

TVK Chief C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, and BJP leader K Annamalai at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly.

TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay receives TN Governor RV Arlekar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Vijay will take oath as the Tamil Nadu CM, shortly.
 

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reaches Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. He will administer the oath of office to TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister shortly
 

TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay makes his way to the stage at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, where he is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
 

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar leaves from Lok Bhavan, for Vijay's oath ceremony. He will administer the oath of office to TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister shortly.
 

On C Joseph Vijay to swear in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a Congress leader says, "We cannot express our happiness. 200% we will be part of the government. Congress is coming to power in the state after 59 years."
 

 Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly.

On C Joseph Vijay to swear in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, former President of Tamil Nadu Youth Congress, Vijay, says, "Having or not having Congress ministers in the cabinet is upto the high command and TVK party to decide. Congress will definitely be part of the cabinet, that is what we have agreed upon..."
 

TN Guv Arlekar approves recommendation of CM-designate Vijay on appointment of 9 ministers: Lok Bhavan. TVK seniors N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K A Sengottaiyan, S Keerthana among 9 ministers approved by TN Guv: Lok Bhavan.
 

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: TVK Chief Vijay arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where he will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu shortly.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Actor Trisha Krishnan leaves from her residence in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Chennai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of TVK Chief Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: TVK General Secretary N. Anand arrives at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for Chief Minister Vijay's oath ceremony.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Visuals from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Chief Minister-designate Vijay has structured his maiden cabinet with a blend of strategic oversight and specialized roles. While Vijay retains control over core governance and security, the rest of the ministry sees a focused distribution of power:

• TVK Chief Vijay: Public Administration, Police & Home Department
• Sengottaiyan: Public Works Department
• Nirmal Kumar: Electricity Department
• Anand: Municipal Administration Department
• Venkatraman: School Education Department
• Arun Raj: Commercial Taxes Department
• Aadhav Arjuna: Sports & Prohibition And Excise Department
• Rajmohan: Adi Dravidar Welfare Department
• Mustafa: Minority Welfare Department 

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Shoba Chandrasekhar expresses immense joy as her son, TVK Chief and CM-designate Vijay, celebrates political success on Mother's Day, calling it the ultimate gift and marking a dual celebration of pride and leadership change.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: TVK Chief and CM-designate Vijay leaves from his residence for oath ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam proved a majority to TN governor, with a swearing-in ceremony set for Sunday. Congress celebrated with a Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan-themed video, highlighting Rahul Gandhi and Vijay's collaboration.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna, arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Security convoy at the residence of TVK Chief Vijay in Chennai, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Security heightened outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai where TVK Chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna arrives at Vijay's residence for Vijay's oath-taking as Chief Minister today.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: D K.R. Periyakaruppan, a DMK leader, lost the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by one vote and has petitioned the Madras High Court to stop opponent Seenivasa Sethupathy from participating in an upcoming trust vote. He alleges a counting error and requests a recount. A special bench will hear the case today.
 

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at IGI Airport, heading to Tamil Nadu for CM-designate Vijay's swearing-in ceremony in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's chief minister today after talks with minor parties to exclude the BJP and AIADMK from power. Governor Rajendra Arlekar appointed him to prove his majority in the Assembly by May 13. The ceremony is at Nehru Stadium, Chennai, 10 AM.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: As per sources, around nine Ministers will be taking oath along with Vijay on Sunday. These include:

• KA Sengottaiyan
• Aadhav Arjuna
• KG Arunraj
• CTR Nirmal Kumar 
• N Anand
• Rajmohan
• P Venkataramanan

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: Vijay has secured the support of 120 MLAs, two above the majority mark of 118 MLAs. Here are the number of seats contributed by each parties:

• Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) - 107 seats
• Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) - 2 seats
• Communist Party of India (CPI) - 2 seats
• Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) - 2 seats
• Congress - 5 seats
• Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) - 2 seat

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: IUML expressed unconditional support to TVK and its leader, Joseph Vijay, for government formation in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing stability, secularism, and democracy following the recent assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu CM Oath LIVE: VCK President Thol. Thirumavalavan has given the official confirmation letter of the party's unconditional support to TVK to Aadhav Arjuna, who is the General Secretary for Election Campaign Management for VIjay's party.