Formation of this govt reaffirms strength of self-respect, social justice: Kharge after Vijay's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM

Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science For All The weekly newsletter from science writers takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Data Point Decoding the headlines with facts, figures, and numbers THEdge At the cutting edge of education and careers Health Matters Ramya Kannan writes to you on getting to good health, and staying there Gender Agenda Stories from beyond the binary. The Hindu On Books Books of the week, reviews, excerpts, new titles and features. Updated - May 10, 2026 01:33 pm IST - New Delhi Newly-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay with Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi during the former’s swearing-in ceremony, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Chennai. Photo credit: @TVKVijayHQ-Offl/YT via PTI The Congress on Sunday (May 10, 2026) hailed C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with Rahul Gandhi saying that the State has chosen a new generation, a new voice and a new imagination. Mr. Gandhi, who attended Vijay's swearing-in ceremony in Chennai, posted pictures from the event on X. Mr. Vijay was sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in a colourful ceremony, ushering in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in the southern State in 60 years. "Tamil Nadu has chosen. A new generation. A new voice. A new imagination. My good wishes to Thiru Vijay — may he fulfil the hopes of the people of Tamil Nadu," the Leader of Opposition said on X. Tamil Nadu has chosen.A new generation. A new voice. A new imagination.My good wishes to Thiru Vijay - may he fulfil the hopes of the people of Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/sp8FsMLBOb Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated C. Joseph Vijay, on being sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday (May 10, 2026), said he is confident that under the TVK chief's leadership, the ideals that have long defined the State’s political and social consciousness will continue to guide governance. “On the swearing-in of Thiru TVK Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and the entire progressive alliance,” Mr. Kharge said on X. The formation of this government reaffirms the enduring strength of self-respect, social justice, empowerment and rational thought, are values that have long defined Tamil Nadu’s political and social consciousness, he said, adding this is the legacy shaped by Periyar and Kamrajar. “Millions of people across Tamil Nadu, especially the aspirational youth, have placed their trust in the TVK. I am confident that under his leadership, these ideals will continue to guide governance and inspire the nation,” Mr. Kharge said. “Wishing the new government great success in serving the people with compassion, inclusivity, and commitment,” the Congress chief said. Vijay's Cabinet was a mix of young and experienced, with the TVK chief's core team finding a place in the maiden ministry of the 51-year-old actor-turned-politician. In his first address, Mr. Vijay said he was not from any royal lineage and that people welcomed and accepted him. He also said that he will not deceive people with false promises. Vijay's parents, S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shobha, top actor Ms. Trisha and a whole lot of dignitaries attended the ceremony at the sprawling Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. The TVK founder-chief was appointed as Chief Minister on Saturday (May 9, 2026) by the governor after his party clinched key support to cross the magic 118 majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, ending days of uncertainty over government formation in the southern state. Capping days of hectic parleying to shore up numbers to usher in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in nearly 70 years, Vijay finally managed to secure the support of four MLAs of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Saturday (May 9, 2026). The Congress had pledged the support of its five MLAs to TVK soon after the polls. Tamil Nadu / social issues (general) / Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 / election Copyright© 2026, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If y

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