Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning [1].
The transition marks a historic shift in regional politics. Vijay is the first TVK leader to hold the office, ending a period of political dominance by the DMK and AIADMK that lasted since 1967 [1, 2].
The swearing-in ceremony took place at 10 a.m. [2] at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai [1, 2, 3]. The event drew significant attention from both political circles and the entertainment industry. Among the attendees was actress Trisha Krishnan [2, 3].
When asked about the event, Trisha said, "Looking forward" [2, 3].
Vijay did not take the oath alone. According to reports, nine ministers were sworn in alongside him to form the new administration [2]. To establish the government, the TVK required a majority mark of 118 seats [4].
The ceremony at the stadium served as the formal commencement of Vijay's tenure as the state's top executive. The actor's transition from cinema to the chief minister's office represents one of the most significant political upheavals in the state's recent history, shifting power away from the traditional two-party system that has defined the region for over half a century [1, 2].
“Vijay is the first TVK leader to hold the office, ending a period of political dominance by the DMK and AIADMK that lasted since 1967”
The ascent of Vijay to the chief ministership signifies a rupture in the long-standing bipolar political landscape of Tamil Nadu. By displacing the DMK and AIADMK, the TVK has successfully leveraged celebrity influence and a new political platform to dismantle a power structure that remained largely intact for nearly 60 years.
