Joseph Vijay Chief Minister oath draws congratulations from stars
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Actor-turned-politician C.
- The swearing-in ceremony took place at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking an end to nearly sixty years of alternating DMK-AIADMK rule.
- This historic moment sparked widespread reactions from the Tamil film industry and political leaders alike.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, took on the role of Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister on Sunday.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking an end to nearly sixty years of alternating DMK-AIADMK rule. Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), celebrated their success after winning 108 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, becoming the largest party. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath to the 51-year-old leader and his nine cabinet ministers.
This historic moment sparked widespread reactions from the Tamil film industry and political leaders alike. Veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan congratulated “my brother Thiru. Vijay” on X, expressing hope that Tamil Nadu will “reach new heights” under his leadership.