Vijay, leader of the TVK party and former film star, will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today [1].
The ceremony marks a seismic shift in the region's political landscape, ending 60 years of Dravidian rule [2].
The swearing-in is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium [2, 3]. Alongside the new Chief Minister, 10 ministers are expected to be sworn into office [1].
Vijay's ascent follows a decisive electoral victory. His TVK-led coalition secured 120 MLAs [2], surpassing the 118-seat majority threshold required to form a government in the Tamil Nadu Assembly [3]. Following these results, the Governor invited Vijay to form the government [3].
High-profile political figures are attending the event, including Rahul Gandhi, who was reported as en route to the ceremony [3]. The transition represents the first time in six decades that a party outside the Dravidian ideological framework has taken control of the state government [2].
The event is being closely watched across India as a test of whether a cinematic background and a new political entity can successfully dismantle long-standing regional power structures [1, 2].
“Ending 60 years of Dravidian rule”
The victory of the TVK party signals a breakdown of the long-term political hegemony held by Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu. By surpassing the 118-seat threshold with a 120-MLA coalition, Vijay has transitioned from a cultural icon to a political executive, potentially altering the state's approach to governance and its relationship with the central government.
