Tamil NaduC Joseph VijayChief MinisterIndian PoliticsCoalition Government
Vijay Sworn In As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Marks New Era In State Politics
Published: May 11, 2026
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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The ceremony, held at Chennai's Nehru Stadium, was attended by a large crowd that cheered and applauded as Vijay took the oath, delivering it in a style reminiscent of his cinematic dialogue.
Vijay's rise to power has been rapid, and he has promised to prioritize education, healthcare, and water supply, while also taking strict action on women's safety and drug abuse. He has also announced plans to release a white paper on the state's finances, which he claimed were in a precarious state with a debt burden of Rs 10 lakh crore.
The outgoing Chief Minister, M K Stalin, has rejected Vijay's claims of empty coffers, stating that the state's debt was within permissible limits and that the financial position had already been transparently explained during the budget session.
The formation of the new government marks the return of coalition politics to the state after nearly 75 years, and Vijay's performance in office will be closely watched. The immediate outlook includes the release of the white paper on the state's finances and the implementation of Vijay's promised policies, with the state's bureaucracy and opposition parties likely to closely monitor the new government's actions.