Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister; Nine Ministers Also Take Oath

May 10, 2026

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran, and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. pic.twitter.com/PpCiQ9pw6j

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TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay receives Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly.

#WATCH | Chennai: TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay receives Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. pic.twitter.com/0V13fSr7Hq

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Governor Arlekar leaves Lok Bhawan will reach stadium soon

Tamil Nadu Governor “Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar” leaves from Lok Bhavan. He will administer the oath of office to TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister shortly

#WATCH | Chennai | Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar leaves from Lok Bhavan. He will administer the oath of office to TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister shortly pic.twitter.com/Y9wpi6ol9r

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) “Chief C. Joseph Vijay’ at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where he will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly.

#WATCH | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where he will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. pic.twitter.com/vD48w4lJL1

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Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP “Rahul Gandhi’ arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. pic.twitter.com/xgXEyzAnNs

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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. pic.twitter.com/0x6lMvxbL5

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TVK Vijay’s recommended list of persons to be appointed as ministers  

C. Joseph Vijay, the chief minister-designate, has recommended a list of nine persons to be appointed as ministers for the state of Tamil Nadu. 1. N. Anand 2. Aadhav Arjuna 3. Dr. K.G. Arunraj, 4. K.A. Sengottaiyan 5. P. Venkataramanan 6. R. Nirmalkumar 7. Rajmohan 8. Dr. T.K. Prabhu 9. Selvi S. Keerthana

Vijay arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM

#WATCH | TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay arrives at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where he will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu shortly.

(Source: TN DIPR) pic.twitter.com/4UvuSfAGxj

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#WATCH | Parents of TVK Chief Vijay at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu shortly.

(Source: TN DIPR) pic.twitter.com/4sZ6VTz87a

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Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Chennai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of TVK Chief Vijay as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Chennai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of TVK Chief Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/XOgPYpftwI

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Chennai: TVK chief Vijay is reportedly set to take the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today at 10:00 AM. The ceremony is expected to be held at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai, following reports of his invitation to form the government after emerging with majority support.

Government Formation Move

According to reports, Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has secured support from key alliance partners, enabling him to stake claim to form the government. The political development marks a significant moment in Tamil Nadu politics, as discussions around the leadership transition continue.

Oath Ceremony in Chennai

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at Nehru Stadium in Chennai at 10 AM today. Preparations are reportedly underway for the event, which is expected to witness participation from senior political leaders, party workers, and supporters.

Awaiting Formal Confirmation

While reports suggest that Vijay is set to assume office as Chief Minister, official confirmation from constitutional authorities is awaited. The situation remains closely watched as final procedural steps are completed ahead of the scheduled ceremony.