
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay speaks during the oath taking ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai on Sunday | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh
ctor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, President of the two-year-old Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, promising a government rooted in social justice, transparency, women’s safety and eradication of the drug menace.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Vijay at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday morning.
After Vijay, nine ministers — N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.A. Sengottayan, K.G. Arunraj, P. Venkataramanan, R. Nirmal Kumar, Raj Mohan, T.K. Prabhu and lone woman minister S. Keerthana — were sworn in as members of the cabinet.
Also Read: Suits, selfies and swagger: CM Vijay’s new generation oath ceremony
Vijay and his Council of Ministers took the oath in the name of God in a ceremony that lasted less than 90 minutes.
Tamil Nadu gets new Cabinet
C. Joseph Vijay sworn-in as Chief Minister Tamil Nadu
Nine ministers join Tamil Nadu cabinet
1. N. Anand
2. Aadhav Arjuna
3. Dr. K.G. Arunraj,
4. K.A. Sengottaiyan
5. P. Venkataramanan
6. R. Nirmalkumar
7. Rajmohan
8. Dr TK. Prabhu
9. Selvi S. Keerthana
- May 10, 2026 19:58
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- May 10, 2026 18:55
Free electricity, women’s safety and drugs crackdown among CM Joseph Vijay’s first govt orders
- May 10, 2026 18:32
TN CM Vijay holds first law and order review meeting with top officials
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay chaired a review meeting with top officials on Sunday to take stock of the law and order situation in the state.This was Vijay’s first review meeting after assuming office as CM.
Although TVK on its own did not secure the majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijay managed to get support from the Congress, VCK, CPI, CPI (M) and IUML to gather 120 MLAs and cross the 118 majority mark to form the government.
- May 10, 2026 18:24
17th Tamil Nadu Assembly to meet for its first session on May 11; election of Speaker and Dy Speaker scheduled next day
- May 10, 2026 17:56
TN govt appoints two IAS officers as secretaries to CM Vijay
A state government order said that Dr P Senthil Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary-Secretary I to the CM.
- May 10, 2026 17:32
TN Assembly to convene first session; Speaker election on Tuesday
The seventeenth Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has been summoned to meet for its first session at 9.30 am on Monday in the Assembly chamber at the State Secretariat.
A government release on Sunday said that newly elected members will take the oath or make an affirmation on that day.
- May 10, 2026 16:47
TVK MLA Karuppaiah sworn-in as pro-tem Speaker
TVK legislator MV Karuppaiah, who was elected from the Sholavandan Assembly constituency, was sworn-in on Sunday as pro-tem Speaker.
In a simple function held at the Lok Bhavan, Karuppaiah was administered the oath by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- May 10, 2026 16:42
Vijay visists Periyar Thidal
- May 10, 2026 16:04
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi indicates that he and his legal team assisted CM Vijay in the last 7 days
- May 10, 2026 15:43
Vijay’s cabinet: Who are the 9 TVK ministers sworn in with the new CM?
- May 10, 2026 15:38
Chief Minister Vijay visited Periyar Thidal in Vepery and met Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani
- May 10, 2026 15:23
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay leaves from Secretariat
- May 10, 2026 15:18
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay resigns as MLA from Tiruchirapalli (east) assembly constituency, deciding to retain Perambur.
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- May 10, 2026 15:12
I will be the only power centre in Tamil Nadu, says CM Vijay in his maiden speech
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday said he will be the sole “power centre” in his led government, and sought to identify himself as a commoner from humble origins.
Vijay said he was well aware about poverty and hunger as he was born as the son of an ordinary assistant film director who aspired to win in cinema by working hard.
In his maiden speech, the CM assured there will be only one power centre in his regime and that will be only him.
Read the full story here - May 10, 2026 14:55
Communist Party of India (CPI) - has urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the State government to ensure that Tamil Thai Vazhthu receives first place in all official government functions
- May 10, 2026 14:40
Suits, selfies and swagger: CM Vijay’s new generation oath ceremony
C Joseph Vijay’s cinematic persona was on full display on Sunday as the actor-turned politician was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu here.
An image of one of his heroic on-screen characters, the CM-designate and the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) arrived at his oath-taking ceremony clad in a black suit, doing away with the customary traditional white shirt and dhoti attire of yesteryear politicians.
Read the full story here - May 10, 2026 14:25
Scenes from C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony
Pictures: Bijoy Ghosh
A young fan with TVK's Whistle
TVK fans celebrate as actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay takes oath of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
C Joseph Vijay delivers maiden speech as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
C Joseph Vijay signs first documents as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Newly minted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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- May 10, 2026 14:07
Rahul Gandhi among prominent personalities who attend Vijay's swearing-in
- May 10, 2026 13:38
New government orders first major bureaucratic reshuffle
In the first bureaucrat reshuffle of the new government, P Senthilkumar, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary-I to Chief Minister. G Laxmi Priya, Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department is transferred and posted as Secretary-II to Chief Minister, says a Government order.
- May 10, 2026 13:32
C Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM, promises ‘real social justice’ and transparency
- May 10, 2026 13:08
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extends wishes to TVK leader Vijay as he takes charge as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- May 10, 2026 12:51
Senior Congress Leader Siddaramaiah extends wishes to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
- May 10, 2026 12:47
War of words begins: Former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK President MK Stalin responds to CM Vijay’s comments on Tamil Nadu’s ₹10 lakh crore debt
- May 10, 2026 12:32
Vijay sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM at 51: Here's a list of the youngest chief ministers in the state's history
- May 10, 2026 12:22
BJD president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM
Patnaik congratulated actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and expressed hope that Tamil Nadu would achieve new heights of development under his leadership.
In a post on X, Patnaik extended his best wishes to Vijay and said, “Congratulate Shri @actorvijay on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. I wish, under your leadership, the state reaches new heights of development with the support of the people of the state. Best wishes.”
- May 10, 2026 12:18
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake congratulates CM Vijay, says Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu linked by history, culture
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu as he congratulated actor-turned-politician Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state.
In a social media post, Dissanayake said Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are “connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations”.
“Our future holds immense economic promise and opportunity as Sri Lanka and India continue to build ever closer ties and a stronger partnership,” he said.
Dissanayake said he looked forward to working together within the framework of the India-Sri Lanka partnership towards “greater prosperity and progress”.
“The people of Sri Lanka join me in wishing you and the people of Tamil Nadu every success,” he added.
- May 10, 2026 12:01
CM Vijay enters the CM chambers and takes over as CM
- May 10, 2026 12:00
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay took charge as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat.
- May 10, 2026 11:58
Visuals from the swearing-in ceremony of TVK chief Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- May 10, 2026 11:57
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay signs first order, gives 200 units of free electricity to domestic users
- May 10, 2026 11:56
Tamil Nadu's newly minted Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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- May 10, 2026 11:54
C Joseph Vijay: Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister
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- May 10, 2026 11:49
Kharge congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated C Joseph Vijay on being sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday and said he is confident that under the TVK chief’s leadership, the ideals that have long defined the state’s political and social consciousness will continue to guide governance.
- May 10, 2026 11:46
Vijay receives Guard of Honour at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat.
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- May 10, 2026 11:41
Celebration begins!
- May 10, 2026 11:33
BJP Leader K Annamalai congratulates newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- May 10, 2026 11:29
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram extends wishes
- May 10, 2026 11:21
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extends congratulations to Vijay
- May 10, 2026 11:19
Actor Kamal Hassan extends wishes to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
- May 10, 2026 11:18
Prime Minister Modi greets new TN CM
Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people.
- May 10, 2026 11:16
Stalin, EPS Skip Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony
Both the DMK and ADMK leaders, M. K. Stalin and Edappadi Palaniswami, have not attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- May 10, 2026 11:15
TVK chief C Joseph Vijay takes oath as the new Tamil Nadu CM
- May 10, 2026 11:09
A selfie time with the CM
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- May 10, 2026 11:08
Vetri Nichayam, says Vijay, ending his speech
- May 10, 2026 11:07
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: Thanks Congress President Malikarjun Kharge and "My Brother" leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
CM Vijay now thanks Mallikarjuna Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and other Congress leaders. He also thanks Communist party leaders. He thanks VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan and other VCK leaders. In a sign of coalition politics dharma, CM Vijay has a long list of partners to thank. “I thank you all for the support” he says.
- May 10, 2026 11:05
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: This is a new beginning
This is a new beginning; A new era of a real secular, social justice starts now
- May 10, 2026 11:04
Tamil Nadu CM: Vijay 'mama' will ensure that I will do everything for you, he said referring to kids
Vijay places a special thanks to the children who urged voters to vote for him. He also thanks his virtual warriors in social media who batted for him.
- May 10, 2026 11:03
We will not touch public money: Vijay
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- May 10, 2026 11:00
Give me some time to fulfil all the promises that I gave: Vijay
“I am hoping to run a transparent government; but I seek your time to do this... Will ensure the safety of women, and free the State from the menace of drugs.”
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- May 10, 2026 11:00
We will soon release a white paper on the situation in Tamil Nadu currently : CM Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:59
Tamil Nadu 'Gajana' is empty: Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:59
I am not giving any false promises, but will do only those I can with the support of crores of people: Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:59
With around ₹10 lakh crore in debt for TN people currently, I take over at such a juncture : CM Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:59
Tamil Nadu CM: I will promise and do what is possible only, will not make over promises, says CM Vijay. But with people on my side, I feel anything is possible
- May 10, 2026 10:58
Vijay: I was born to an Assistant Director, from not a wealthy family..... I am an ordinary person
- May 10, 2026 10:58
All of you have accepted me as one of your own.. I have faced a lot of hurdles in the process and so have you: Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:57
All of you have accepted me as one of your own.. I have faced a lot of hurdles in the process and so have you: Vijay
- May 10, 2026 10:55
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay signs key documents
As promised in his manifesto, Vijay signed files pertaining to free electricity units, a women’s protection force, and an anti drug squad to be set up in all the Districts.
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- May 10, 2026 10:46
Vijay sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu after TVK’s historic election win
- May 10, 2026 10:44
The function concludes with the rendition of the Vande Mataram and National Anthem
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- May 10, 2026 10:41
Fresh Faces, Young Energy: New Ministers Sworn In
Council of ministers who were sworn in were N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, KA Sengottayan, N Anand, KG Arunraj, KA Sengottayan, P Venkataramanan, R Nirmal Kumar, Raj Mohan, TK Prabhu and lone lady member S Keerthana.
- May 10, 2026 10:39
Lone female member of the Council of Ministers swearing in today S Keerthana takes the path
Council of ministers who were sworn in were N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, KA Sengottayan, N Anand, KG Arunraj, KA Sengottayan, P Venkataramanan, R Nirmal Kumar, Raj Mohan, TK Prabhu and lone lady member S Keerthana.
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- May 10, 2026 10:37
TK Prabhu takes oath as Minister
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- May 10, 2026 10:36
Swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay began with Vande Mataram
Swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay began with Vande Mataram, National Anthem, and Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, all three.
This is perhaps for the first time that Vande Mataram is being rendered at a government event in Tamil Nadu.
- May 10, 2026 10:35
Raj Mohan takes oath as Minister
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- May 10, 2026 10:33
R Nirmal Kumar takes oath as minister
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- May 10, 2026 10:30
The sound of the whistle (also happens to be TVK’s symbol) reverberated the indoor stadium as Vijay entered the venue, and after taking oath.
- May 10, 2026 10:30
C Joseph Vijay, President, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, took over as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Vijay at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
This has put an end the duopoly of Dravidian parties - Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam - alternatively ruling the State for over five decades
- May 10, 2026 10:29
Eleven Time MLA and Former AIADMK leader K. A. Sengottaiyan takes oath as a Minister in the Cabinet
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- May 10, 2026 10:27
K T Arun Raj takes oath as a Minister in the Cabinet
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- May 10, 2026 10:26
TVK General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna takes Oath
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- May 10, 2026 10:23
TVK General Secretary N Anand takes Oath
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- May 10, 2026 10:22
An emphatic oath taking ceremony of CM Joseph Vijay concludes
- May 10, 2026 10:19
To a roaring applause C Joseph Vijay takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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- May 10, 2026 10:18
C Joseph Vijay starts to take the oath as CM of Tamil Nadu
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- May 10, 2026 10:16
CM Designate C Joseph Vijay with other dignitaries on the stage at the oath taking ceremony
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- May 10, 2026 10:11
TVK chief Vijay introduces his Cabinet to the Governor
- May 10, 2026 10:09
C. Joseph Vijay, the Chief Minister-designate, has recommended a list of nine persons to be appointed as Ministers for the State of Tamil Nadu.
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- May 10, 2026 10:06
Joseph Vijay, Rahul Gandhi and other ministers set to take oath arrive on stage
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- May 10, 2026 10:06
Joseph Vijay, Rahul Gandhi and other ministers set to take oath arrive on stage
- May 10, 2026 10:05
The list of nine persons to be appointed as Ministers for the State of Tamil Nadu and taking oath today along with CM-designate Joseph Vijay
1. N. Anand
2. Aadhav Arjuna
3. Dr. K.G. Arunraj,
4. K.A. Sengottaiyan
5. P. Venkataramanan
6. R. Nirmalkumar
7. Rajmohan
8. Dr TK. Prabhu
9. Selvi S. Keerthana
- May 10, 2026 09:57
CM designate Joseph Vijay welcomes the Governor Rajendra Arlekar
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- May 10, 2026 09:50
BJP leader Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan at the venue
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- May 10, 2026 09:47
TN BJP leader Nainar Nagenthiran arrives at the venue
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- May 10, 2026 09:46
Donning a black and white suit , CM-designate Joseph Vijay arrives at the venue
- May 10, 2026 09:43
Vijay to take oath as CM today, Guv approves appointment of 9 ministers
- May 10, 2026 09:40
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at the venue
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- May 10, 2026 09:40
Finance Secretary, Udhayachandran , arrives at the swearing-in ceremony
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- May 10, 2026 09:34
TVK general secretary N Anand arrives at the venue for the swearing-in
- May 10, 2026 09:33
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay oath-taking ceremony: Lottery baron Santiago Martin arrives with family for ceremony
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- May 10, 2026 09:30
TVK posters abound in Chennai ahead of actor-turned-politician Vijay's swearing-in as the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu
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- May 10, 2026 09:27
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay oath-taking ceremony: Celebrities, politicians and bureaucrats arrive at venue
Leaders from TVK’s alliance parties Congress, the communist parties, and VCK are also present in large numbers at the swearing in ceremony.
- May 10, 2026 09:25
Scenes from outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai ahead of Vijay's swearing in as the the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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- May 10, 2026 09:22
Tamil Nadu CM oath-taking ceremony: Actress Trisha arrives at venue
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Actress Trisha received a thunderous reception from the audience when she entered the venue. She is seated in the front row.
- May 10, 2026 09:19
Tamil Nadu CM oath-taking ceremony: CM designate Vijay arrives at the venue
- May 10, 2026 09:19
Tamil Nadu CM swearing-in ceremony: Multi-layer security in place with over 10,000 policemen deployed
- May 10, 2026 09:18
Stage set for TVK's Joseph Vijay to take over as Tamil Nadu chief minister: Here's the list of council of ministers to be sworn in
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- KA Sengottayan
- N Anand
- Aadhav Arjuna
- R Nirmal Kumar
- P Venkataramanan
- S Keerthana
- Raj Mohan
- KG Arunraj
- TK Prabhu
- M Sai Kumar
- May 10, 2026 09:12
Tamil Nadu: TVK Chief and CM-designate Vijay leaves from his residence
- May 10, 2026 09:09
Tight police security in Chennai ahead of the swearing-in of TVK chief Vijay as TN CM
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- May 10, 2026 08:58
Tamil Nadu CM oath-taking ceremony: Swearing-in ceremony to be shown live on LED screens in these 20 locations in Chennai, by way of Chennai Corporation announcment
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- May 10, 2026 08:57
Tamil Nadu: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to be part of the swearing-in ceremony of Joseph Vijay as new chief minister
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