Vijay, leader of the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026 [1].
The swearing-in ceremony marks a historic political shift in the region, as it signals the end of 60 years of Dravidian rule [6].
The event took place at 10 a.m. [1] at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai [2]. Vijay assumed power after his party secured a coalition majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly [5]. To form a government, a party or coalition must surpass the majority threshold of 118 MLAs [2].
Reports on the exact size of the TVK coalition vary. One report said the party enjoys the backing of 120 MLAs [3], a figure comfortably above the required threshold. However, another report listed the TVK tally at 117 MLAs [4]. Despite these discrepancies, the coalition secured enough support to facilitate the government formation.
The ceremony was attended by various political figures and representatives from the Congress, CPI, and VCK [1]. The transition follows a period of intense electoral competition that saw the TVK emerge as a dominant force in the state's legislative landscape [2].
“Vijay, leader of the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.”
The ascension of Vijay and the TVK represents a fundamental disruption of the long-standing political order in Tamil Nadu. By breaking the 60-year hold of Dravidian parties, the new administration may shift the state's policy priorities and its relationship with the central government, potentially altering the socio-political dynamics of southern India.
