Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), will be sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. [4].
This appointment ends a four-day political deadlock following the recent elections. The transition marks a significant shift in the state's leadership as a new party takes control of the administration.
Vijay met with Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai to present letters of support from members of the Legislative Assembly [1, 5]. While reports on the exact number of supporters vary, some sources said he presented letters from 120 MLAs [1], while others cite a tally of 117 [2].
To form a government in the 234-member Assembly, a party or coalition must reach a majority mark of 118 seats [3]. To secure this threshold, Vijay has garnered support from several allied parties, including five seats from Congress [7], two seats from the CPI [5], and two seats from the CPI(M) [6].
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place in Chennai [5]. The move follows days of negotiations to ensure a stable majority in the house. Although some reports suggested a cancellation, the schedule remains set for Sunday morning [4].
“Vijay will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026.”
The formation of a TVK-led government represents a disruption of the traditional political binary in Tamil Nadu. By assembling a coalition that includes the CPI, CPI(M), and Congress, Vijay is attempting to stabilize a fragmented assembly to meet the 118-seat requirement. The success of this administration will depend on his ability to maintain these diverse alliances against established political rivals.
