Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on Monday [1].
The ceremony marks the official commencement of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly [2] following the victory of the TVK party in the 2026 elections [3]. This transition establishes the legal standing of the new administration to govern the state.
The swearing-in took place during the first session of the assembly at the state secretariat in Chennai [4]. Vijay, representing the Perambur constituency, joined other elected members in the formal process of assuming office [5].
"I solemnly affirm with sincerity," Vijay said [6].
While the majority of the assembly convened, the session saw some administrative hurdles. One minister was unable to take the oath because of a missing election certificate [7]. This delay prevented the individual from officially joining the legislative body during the initial session.
The session also included the swearing-in of other key political figures, including Udhayanidhi and EPS, as members of the assembly [2]. The proceedings were designed to enable all newly elected representatives to assume their roles, and begin legislative work for the new term [3].
“"I solemnly affirm with sincerity"”
The formal swearing-in of C. Joseph Vijay transitions the TVK party from an electoral victor to a functioning government. By securing his seat as the Perambur MLA, the Chief Minister fulfills the constitutional requirement to be a member of the legislature, allowing his administration to introduce policy and legislation in the 17th Assembly.
