C. Joseph Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Published: May 10, 2026
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, following his party TVK's victory in 108 Assembly seats. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath, with support secured from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML.
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 of the 234 Assembly seats in the April 23 elections. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oaths of office and secrecy, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the ceremony.