TVK chief Vijay was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai [1, 2, 3].
The transition marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape as a former actor leads a coalition government to power. This victory disrupts the long-standing dominance of traditional political blocs in the region.
The ceremony took place around 10 a.m. [2, 4, 5]. Vijay becomes the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu [1]. His path to the office followed a complex electoral outcome where his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats in the Assembly elections [6].
Because the majority mark for the assembly is 118 seats [7], Vijay secured the necessary support through a coalition agreement. This alliance includes the VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and the Congress party [2, 4, 5]. The Congress party contributed five seats to the total [6].
Combined, the alliance tally reached 112 seats [6]. This support enabled the formation of the government and the subsequent oath-taking ceremony on May 10, 2026 [2, 3, 4].
The event drew significant crowds to the stadium as the new administration prepares to take over governance of the state. The coalition's ability to maintain stability will depend on the coordination between TVK and its smaller partners, a challenge common to coalition governments in India.
“Vijay becomes the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu”
The ascent of Vijay to the chief minister's office represents the successful translation of cinematic popularity into executive political power. By leveraging a coalition of left-wing and centrist parties to overcome a seat deficit, the TVK has established a new power center in Tamil Nadu that challenges the historical duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK.
