Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay on becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026 [1].
This transition marks a significant political shift in the region, as the victory of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ends 60 years of Dravidian rule [2].
Modi spoke with Vijay via telephone to offer his greetings and promised that the central government would continue to provide cooperation and support to the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people [3]. Some reports indicate the Prime Minister also posted public greetings on X prior to the call [3].
Vijay was sworn into office during a ceremony held at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai [4]. The TVK coalition secured 120 MLAs to form the new government [2].
To secure the Governor's approval, Vijay's administration relied on essential support from a coalition of multiple parties, including the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML [1].
Modi said the Centre will work with the new state administration to ensure the people's welfare [3]. The outreach from the Prime Minister comes as the state begins a new chapter under a non-Dravidian leadership for the first time in six decades [2].
“The victory of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ends 60 years of Dravidian rule.”
The emergence of Vijay and the TVK as the governing power in Tamil Nadu disrupts a long-standing political duopoly. By quickly extending support and promising cooperation, the central government aims to maintain stability in a key southern state while navigating a new relationship with a leader who has broken a six-decade ideological streak.
