A look at Vijay’s Tamil Nadu cabinet

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 10, 2026, 15:23 IST

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TVK takes charge in Tamil Nadu

C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday along with members of his new cabinet, as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam officially assumed power in the state after its landmark electoral victory on May 4.

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Grand swearing-in at Chennai stadium

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Vijay and his ministers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai during a high-profile ceremony attended by party leaders and supporters.

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Vijay begins new political chapter

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay took oath in Chennai as Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister after TVK’s landmark electoral victory, marking the party’s formal rise to power and Vijay’s dramatic transition from superstar to political leader.

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Emotional moments during oath ceremony

Party leaders Aadhav Arjuna, Kg Arunraj and Ka Sengottaiyan took oath as ministers and later shared a hug with Chief Minister Vijay, reflecting the celebratory mood within the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ranks.

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Key TVK leaders join Vijay cabinet

P Venkataramanan, S Keerthana, R Nirmalkumar and Tk. Prabhu were among the TVK leaders sworn in as ministers in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s cabinet during the oath-taking ceremony in Chennai.

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TVK wave reshapes Tamil Nadu politics

Driven by superstar Vijay, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam stormed Tamil Nadu politics in its very first electoral attempt, dismantling the 50-year dominance of DMK and AIADMK in the state.

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Historic May 4 verdict for TVK

The May 4 election verdict marked TVK’s dramatic rise in political influence and power in Tamil Nadu, establishing the party as a major force despite it falling short of a majority on its own.

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Vijay leads TVK’s historic rise

Vijay emerged as the face of a major political shift in Tamil Nadu as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam transformed from a new entrant into the ruling party after delivering a landmark performance in its debut election.

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Rahul Gandhi congratulates Vijay

Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during the swearing-in ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on May 10, 2026.

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From superstar to Chief Minister

Superstar Vijay’s political debut turned historic as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam formed the government in Tamil Nadu after its first electoral contest, marking a major shift in the state’s political landscape.