Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, will be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026 [4].
The transition marks a significant political shift in the state following the TVK's election victory over the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Vijay's ascent to the office represents the successful entry of a cinematic figure into the highest level of state governance.
Governor Rajendra Arlekar will administer the oath of office at 10 a.m. [3] at Lok Bhavan, the governor’s residence in Chennai [1]. The ceremony follows the TVK's ability to secure the required 118-member majority [1] within the 234-seat Assembly [2].
To reach this majority threshold, Vijay secured support from a coalition of allied parties. This support includes five seats from the Congress party, two from the Viduthalai Chiraihal Katchasi (VCK), two from the Communist Party of India (CPI), and two from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [5].
While some reports indicated a possible cancellation of the event, other sources confirmed the swearing-in ceremony remains scheduled for Sunday morning [1]. The formation of the government concludes a period of negotiation between the TVK and its allies to ensure a stable majority in the house.
The event is expected to draw significant crowds in Chennai as the state prepares for the new administration's policy agenda.
“Vijay, leader of the TVK party, to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu”
The appointment of Vijay as Chief Minister signifies a disruption of the traditional political duopoly in Tamil Nadu. By leveraging a coalition of left-wing and centrist parties including the Congress and CPI, the TVK has transitioned from a new political entity to the governing power, shifting the state's legislative balance.
