Thalapathy Vijay Sworn In As 13th Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu
C Joseph Vijay has officially become the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took his oath on Sunday, May 10, 2026. This follows a historic win in the state assembly elections. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Vijay. The event was filled with many famous people. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was present at the ceremony. Vijay’s parents and popular actor Trisha Krishnan also attended the event to support him.
Details of the New TVK Cabinet
Along with Vijay, nine other leaders from the TVK party were sworn in as ministers. This is the first cabinet for the new government. Before the ceremony started, Vijay welcomed Governor Arlekar. He also introduced the new ministers to the Governor.
The following leaders are now part of the Tamil Nadu cabinet:
| Minister Name | Party |
|---|---|
| C Joseph Vijay (Chief Minister) | TVK |
| N Anand | TVK |
| Aadhav Arjuna | TVK |
| KA Sengottaiyan | TVK |
| KG Arunraj | TVK |
| P Venkataramanan | TVK |
| R Nirmalkumar | TVK |
| Rajmohan | TVK |
| TK Prabhu | TVK |
| S Keerthana | TVK |
How TVK Won the 2026 Elections
The 2026 Assembly elections changed the politics of Tamil Nadu. The TVK party was only launched in 2024. In its first major election, the party won 108 seats out of 234 seats. This win ended the long rule of the traditional Dravidian parties.
TVK did not get a full majority on its own. However, other parties joined to help form the government. Vijay received support from the Congress party, CPI-M, CPI, VCK, and IUML. This support allowed him to become the Chief Minister.
| Election Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Assembly Seats | 234 |
| Seats won by TVK | 108 |
| Supporting Parties | Congress, CPI-M, CPI, VCK, IUML |
| Year TVK was founded | 2024 |
Vijay’s Journey from Cinema to Politics
Vijay is widely known by his fans as “Thalapathy.” Many people compare his popularity to the former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). Tamil Nadu has a long history of movie stars becoming successful politicians. Vijay is the latest star to follow this path.
Even though his party is new, Vijay has been doing social work for a long time. His movies often talked about important issues. These issues included corruption and drug abuse. People have been guessing about his entry into politics since 2009.
In the 2026 elections, Vijay contested from two places. He won in both the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. Because a person can only hold one seat, he is expected to resign from one of them soon.
Conclusion
The swearing-in of C Joseph Vijay marks a new chapter for Tamil Nadu. With the support of his cabinet and alliance partners, the TVK leader aims to bring change to the state. The large crowd at the stadium showed the high hopes people have for the new Chief Minister.
FAQs
Who is the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
C Joseph Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, is the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
How many seats did TVK win in the 2026 elections?
The TVK party won 108 seats out of a total of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Which constituencies did Vijay win?
Vijay won from two constituencies: Perambur and Trichy East.
Who administered the oath to Vijay?
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.