Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and newly elected members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly took the oath of office on Monday [1].
The swearing-in marks the formal commencement of a new government under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. This transition follows a significant electoral shift in the state's political landscape, placing the TVK in a position to implement its legislative agenda.
The ceremony included the swearing-in of nine ministers alongside the Chief Minister [3]. Other legislators who took the oath include S. S. Krishnamurthy, K. P. Anbazhagan, Anita R. Radhakrishnan, Isakki Subbaiya, K. K. S. S. R. Ramachandran, and C. V. Ganesan [1].
Reports on the exact location and timing of the event vary. Some sources said the ceremony occurred at the Chennai Secretariat [1], while others said it took place at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai [2]. Similarly, while one source dates the event to May 11, 2026 [1], other outlets said the proceedings occurred on Monday [2].
The TVK party secured 108 seats in the election [4]. This victory allows the party to assume constitutional duties and form the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly [2]. The legislators are now tasked with addressing the state's governance and policy needs as the new administration begins its term.
“The TVK party secured 108 seats in the election.”
The ascent of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to power, led by C. Joseph Vijay, represents a major realignment in Tamil Nadu politics. By securing 108 seats, the party has established a mandate to govern the state, signaling a departure from previous administrations and shifting the legislative focus toward the TVK's specific policy goals.
