C. Joseph Vijay arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to take the oath of office as Tamil Nadu's chief minister [1].
The swearing-in marks a seismic shift in the state's political landscape. For nearly 60 years, the DMK and AIADMK have alternated rule over the region [1].
Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was named chief minister-designate on May 9, 2026 [1]. His ascension follows a decisive consolidation of power within the legislative body. He secured the backing of 120 MLAs-elect [1].
This support provides TVK with a clear majority in the 234-member assembly [1]. The ceremony at the stadium serves as the formal transition of power, establishing a new administration for the state.
Security and crowds gathered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the TVK leader prepared for the historic ceremony. The transition ends the long-standing binary between the two traditional powerhouses of Tamil Nadu politics [1].
“C. Joseph Vijay arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai to take the oath of office.”
The victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam breaks a decades-old political duopoly in Tamil Nadu. By securing a majority of 120 seats in the 234-member assembly, Vijay has transitioned from a political newcomer to the state's chief executive, signaling a shift in voter preference away from the established DMK and AIADMK machines.
