Thiru C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai [1, 2, 3].
The event marks a historic shift in the region's political landscape. For the first time since 1967, the state is governed by a party other than the DMK or the AIADMK [1].
Vijay, the leader of the TVK party, secured a majority in the legislative assembly with 120 MLAs [2]. This figure exceeds the 118-seat threshold required to form a government [2]. The swearing-in was scheduled for 10 a.m. [2, 3].
Supporters gathered in large numbers at the Nehru Stadium to witness the transition of power [2]. Local authorities implemented heavy security measures to manage the crowds of fans and political allies who thronged the venue [1, 2].
The victory of the TVK party ends a long period of political uncertainty in the state. By surpassing the majority mark, Vijay's administration enters office with a clear mandate to lead the legislative body [2].
This transition represents the first time in nearly six decades that a third party has broken the binary hold of the two established political giants in Tamil Nadu [1].
“First non‑DMK/AIADMK government since 1967”
The ascent of Thiru C Joseph Vijay to the Chief Minister's office signifies a major disruption of the long-standing political duopoly in Tamil Nadu. By securing 120 seats, the TVK party has not only won a majority but has dismantled a power-sharing era between the DMK and AIADMK that lasted from 1967 until 2026.
