C. Joseph Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, took the oath as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday [1].
The transition marks a significant political shift in the state, as Vijay leads a new government after the TVK secured a majority-building alliance in the 2026 assembly elections [2].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in Chennai [1]. Vijay became the 13th chief minister of Tamil Nadu during the proceedings [3]. He was joined by newly elected members of the legislative assembly and a group of nine cabinet ministers who also took their oaths [3].
This electoral victory follows a strong performance by the TVK in its debut assembly election, where the party crossed 50 lakh votes [4]. The new administration is supported by a coalition of five parties, including the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML [5].
The event was attended by supporters who greeted the new leadership with loud cheers [6]. The formation of the government follows the results of the 2026 elections, which enabled the TVK to establish its authority in the state assembly [2].
Vijay's ascent to the office follows his transition from the entertainment industry to full-time politics. The new government now assumes control of the state's administration with a mandate based on the TVK's platform of secular social justice [3].
“Vijay became the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu”
The installation of C. Joseph Vijay as chief minister represents a rare instance of a debut political party successfully capturing the state's highest executive office. By securing over 50 lakh votes and assembling a broad coalition of five established parties, the TVK has shifted the traditional power dynamics of Tamil Nadu politics, moving away from the long-term dominance of established regional giants.
