📌 Key Points
- TVK chief C Joseph Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 10 at 10 am.
- The oath ceremony will be held at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium, marking a historic political shift.
- Vijay met Governor RV Arlekar after his party secured a majority to form the government.
- Celebrities like Atlee, GV Prakash Kumar, and Sibi Sathyaraj are cheering ahead of the ceremony.
TVK chief C Joseph Vijay is poised to become Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister, with his oath ceremony scheduled for May 10. This historic event marks a significant political shift, drawing cheers from prominent entertainment figures like Atlee, GV Prakash Kumar, and Sibi Sathyaraj.
Vijay’s Path to Chief Ministership
TVK chief Thiru C Joseph Vijay is all set to take oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister tomorrow, May 10, at 10 am from Chennai’s Nehru Stadium.
After days of uncertainty and suspense, Vijay is finally set to become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu . He will take oath at 10 am from Chennai’s Nehru Stadium, Lok Bhavan said in statement on Saturday. This comes after Vijay met met Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after his party secured the majority mark to form the government. The governor reportedly cancelled his Kerala trip and met Vijay, ending the suspense on Tamil Nadu government formation.
About TVK securing majority
Oath Ceremony Details and Political Significance
Vijay won from two seats in the assembly polls and will resign from one seat.
“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.
Celebrity Reactions to New CM
“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.
Vijay’s ascension marks a new chapter for Tamil Nadu politics, breaking a decades-long pattern. The anticipation among political observers and entertainment figures is palpable for this historic moment, signaling a significant shift in leadership.
