Joseph Vijay Takes the Reigns of Tamil Nadu as CM

Nine ministers sworn-in in the cabinet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) – On 10.05.2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Joseph Vijay took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In the ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the State Governor Rajendra Arlekar gave him the oath. Eight ministers were also sworn in along with Vijay. Governor Arlekar has asked Vijay to prove his majority in the assembly before or by 13.05.2026.

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister

9 ministers inducted into Cabinetpic.twitter.com/oHiigEHhJh

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Three announcements made by CM Joseph Vijay

After taking oath, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced three things to the people and that are – free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers, to give priority to women’s safety and to form ‘Special Task Force’ to stop drug-trafficking. (All political parties promise freebees to people for political interests; but why don’t they realise that the freebees are given out of the money of people ? – Editor)