TVK chief Vijay will take the oath of office as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 9, 2026 [2].
This transition marks a significant political shift in the state following a breakthrough performance by the TVK party in the 2026 Assembly elections. The move signals a reconfiguration of power dynamics among the region's dominant political forces.
Vijay met with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to finalize the government formation [1]. During the meeting, Vijay presented the governor with a shawl and a bouquet. This encounter marked the third time Vijay has met with the governor [3].
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday [2].
To secure a working majority, TVK is seeking support from the Congress party [4]. This strategy avoids an alignment with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition. However, not all parties are open to a coalition. An AIADMK spokesperson said, "Under no circumstances, we will align with TVK" [5].
The TVK party's ascent follows a strong electoral showing where the party crossed the 100-seat mark in the Assembly [6]. While some reports indicated initial objections from supporters regarding the timing of the governor's invitation, the official schedule for the oath-taking is now set [2].
“TVK crossed the 100-seat mark in the Assembly elections”
The emergence of TVK as a dominant force with over 100 seats disrupts the traditional bipolarity of Tamil Nadu politics. By opting for Congress support over the NDA, Vijay is positioning his administration within a specific ideological framework that distances the new government from the current federal coalition's primary partners.
