- In Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was sworn in as the Chief Minister.
- The swearing-in ceremony took place at Nehru Indoor Stadium.
- State Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Mr. Vijay.
- Along with him, nine Ministers were also sworn in.
- Among those who took oath as Cabinet Ministers were KG Arunraj, Aadhav Arjuna, N Anand, Selvi S Keerthana and Dr TK Prabhu.
- Mr Vijay, with the backing of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, secured the support of 120 MLAs-elect in the 234-member House.
- He made history as the first Chief Minister of the state since 1967 who does not come from either the DMK or the AIADMK.
- The Governor has directed Mr Vijay to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly on or before Wednesday (May 13).
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Chief of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, TVK, C. Joseph Vijay, after taking the oath of office, also took charge as the Chief Minister of the State.
- The Assembly session will be held tomorrow for the swearing-in of the MLAs. Karuppaiah, elected from the Sholavandan Constituency, has been appointed as the Pro Tempore Speaker.
- He will swear in the new MLAs and handle the election of the permanent Speaker after swearing in all the elected MLAs.
All about C. Joseph Vijay:
- Full Name: Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar
- Popular Name: Vijay / Thalapathy Vijay
- Date of Birth: June 22, 1974
- Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession: Actor, Playback Singer, Philanthropist, Politician
- Political Party: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Political Entry:
In 2024, Vijay officially launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, aiming to focus on:
- Youth empowerment
- Education reforms
- Employment opportunities
- Anti-corruption governance
- Social welfare
His political entry created major attention in Tamil Nadu politics because of his strong youth fan base and influence.
Family Background:
- Father: S. A. Chandrasekhar — Film director
- Mother: Shoba Chandrasekhar — Singer and producer
- Spouse: Sangeeta Sornalingam