TVK chief Vijay was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning in Chennai [1].
The appointment marks a significant political shift in the state, as Vijay is the first chief minister in nearly 60 years to take office without a Dravidian party background [5].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium [2]. Vijay, known as Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, transitioned from a career in cinema to politics to lead the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party [1].
His rise to power follows the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, where the TVK secured 118 seats [3]. To solidify the government, the party formed a post-poll alliance with other political entities [4].
The coalition includes the Congress, which secured five seats [3], and the Communist Party of India, which won two seats [3]. This alliance allows the new administration to maintain a stable majority in the assembly.
The event was described as a grand oath ceremony before Vijay officially assumed charge of the state government [2]. The transition comes after a period of intense campaigning by the actor-turned-politician, whose party focused on a platform intended to challenge the established political order in the region [4].
“Vijay is the first chief minister in nearly 60 years to take office without a Dravidian party background”
The ascent of Vijay to the chief minister's office represents a break in the long-standing dominance of Dravidian ideology in Tamil Nadu politics. By securing a substantial majority of 118 seats and forming a strategic coalition with national and left-wing parties, the TVK has shifted the state's power dynamic away from traditional regional blocs toward a new leadership model based on celebrity appeal and a fresh political mandate.
