Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay Oath Ceremony LIVE: 'Not an angel, but a common man,' says CM Joesph Vijay
Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay Oath Ceremony LIVE: TVK founder-chief Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay was appointed as Chief Minister on Saturday by the Governor and will be sworn in today, May 10.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu(Photo Credit: PTI)
When will TVK's chief Vijay take the oath?
A top-rated actor-politician, the 51-year-old Vijay will be sworn in as the CM at the sprawling Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium at 10 AM on Sunday, the Lok Bhavan said. The TVK, which created a record by winning 108 seats in its debut assembly polls, now has the support of 120 MLAs in the 234-member assembly. The majority mark in the assembly is 118. Vijay won from two seats in the assembly polls and will resign from one seat. Also Read: Thalapathy Vijay net worth: How wealthy is TVK's chief Vijay? Cars owned, luxurious house "Thiru C Joseph Vijay, called on the Governor of Tamil Nadu today at Lok Bhavan and submitted a letter informing about his election as the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Legislature party. He has also submitted the letters received from the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, extending their support to form the Government under his leadership," Lok Bhavan said in a press release." The Governor of Tamil Nadu has appointed Thiru C. Joseph Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and invited him to form the Ministry. The Governor has directed the Chief Minister designate to seek the vote of confidence of the Assembly on or before May 13, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai on 10th May 2026 at 10 am," the release added. After he takes the oath, Vijay will become the first leader outside the DMK and AIADMK formations to head the Tamil Nadu government since 1967.| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ADMK | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Indian National Congress INC | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Pattali Makkal Katchi PMK | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Indian Union Muslim League IUML | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Communist Party of India CPI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party BJP | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam DMDK | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam AMMKMNKZ | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 234 | 0 | 234 |
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
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