C. Joseph Vijay took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday [2].
The ceremony completes the constitutional requirement for a chief minister to be a member of the legislature. This follows the electoral victory of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party and the subsequent formation of a new government [4].
Vijay was sworn in as chief minister on May 10, 2026 [1]. His transition to the legislature occurred during the opening of the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly [5]. The process included the appointment of a former DMK MLA as the pro-tem speaker to facilitate the oath-taking process [3].
The TVK party secured 108 seats in the election [3]. Vijay currently maintains the support of 120 MLAs [4]. During the proceedings, Vijay addressed his supporters with a personal appeal to the public.
"I'm like your son, your brother," Vijay said [6].
The event marks the final formal step in the transition of power in Chennai. The assembly session serves as the official start for the new administration to implement its legislative agenda following the TVK victory.
“"I'm like your son, your brother."”
The rapid succession of oaths ensures that the new administration is constitutionally legitimate and capable of passing legislation. By securing support from 120 MLAs despite winning 108 seats, Vijay has established a working majority that provides stability for the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly.
