Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is scheduled to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10 [1].
The appointment marks a significant political shift in the state as the TVK establishes its first government. This transition follows a period of legislative maneuvering to secure the necessary support to lead the 234-member Assembly.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan, the Governor’s residence in Tamil Nadu [2]. Along with the new Chief Minister, 10 ministers are expected to be sworn into the cabinet [1].
Reports on the exact timing of the event vary. Some sources said the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. [3] or 11 a.m. [4], while other reports said the event is at 3:15 p.m. [1].
To claim the majority, the TVK needed to reach a threshold of 118 seats [5]. While the party won 108 seats in the Assembly [5], Vijay has reportedly secured the support of 120 MLAs [6], surpassing the required limit for government formation.
Following the ceremony, the new administration must face a formal vote of confidence. This legislative requirement must be completed by May 13, 2026 [5].
“Vijay is scheduled to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu”
The ascent of Vijay and the TVK represents a disruption of the established political order in Tamil Nadu. By securing support from 120 MLAs, Vijay has moved beyond his party's own 108-seat win to create a stable majority. The upcoming vote of confidence on May 13 will be the final hurdle in legitimizing this new administration's authority over the state.
