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Updated on: May 10, 2026 8:04:48 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Oath Ceremony Live: ‘Thalapathi’ Vijay, who has moved from films to frontline politics, will take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
- 3 minutes agoDMK says Vijay’s rule will be closely monitored
- 5 minutes agoElected MLA TVK calls it the ‘big day’ for the state
- 16 minutes agoCrowds gather at Nehru Stadium in Chennai before Vijay’s swearing-in
- 22 minutes agoCongress claims Governor’s delay in inviting Vijay was due to ‘pressure from Centre’
- 26 minutes agoSecurity tightened at Vijay’s residence in Chennai | video
- 34 minutes agoWho can access the first Vijay government?
- 36 minutes agoWhat the letter of support sent by VCK to Governor Arlekar said
- 45 minutes agoStalin attacks Congress after TVK crosses majority mark
- 51 minutes agoWhat happens after Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony?
- 1 hour and 6 minutes agoVijay takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 10 am today
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: Tamil Nadu CM chief Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), actor-turned-politician Vijay wait ends, oath ceremony as scheduled in Tamil Nadu CM at 10 am today
Tamil Nadu CM Section Concert Live: After four days of extreme political uncertainty, the country finally has clarity on the formation of the government. Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay has been formally invited to form the government after securing the required numbers with support from multiple parties, marking a radical shift in the state’s post-poll equation.
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Vijay ‘Thalapathy’, who has moved from films to frontline politics, will take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today at 10 am.
He will also create history as the first Chief Minister of the state since 1967 who does not come from either of the Dravidian majorities (DMK or AIADMK).
Which parties supported TVK?
Vijay now enjoys the support of 120 MPs, comfortably above the majority threshold of 118 seats.
The main support on Saturday came from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), both of which extended “unconditional support” with two MLAs each.
Earlier, support from the Indian National Congress (five), Communist Party of India (two) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (two) helped push TVK beyond the majority mark.
While the VCK, IUML, CPI and CPI(M) supported TVK, they chose not to formally join the alliance.
Official contact of the Governor
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlikar made the call on Saturday after Vijay extended cross-party messages of support that helped TVK cross the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.
Lok Bhavan issued a statement detailing the actions that led to the call.
“Theru C Joseph Vijay called the Governor of Tamil Nadu today at Lok Bhavan and submitted a letter informing him of his election as leader of the Tamil Nadu Legislature Party Vetri Kazhagam,” Lok Bhavan said in a statement.
The governor also presented the immediate constitutional steps that will follow.
“The Governor has directed the Prime Minister-designate to seek the confidence of the Assembly on or before May 13, 2026. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on May 10, 2026, at 10 am,” the statement added.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium.
Four days of political volatility
Saturday marked Vijay’s fourth meeting with Governor Arlikar in as many days.
Previous meetings did not result in an invitation, as the governor was reportedly not convinced by the numbers. The breakthrough came only after Vijay returned with united messages of support from multiple parties.
He was accompanied to Lok Bhavan by senior TVK leaders, including KA Sengottaiyan and Aadhav Arjuna.
The political equation changed sharply this week after the Congress broke its long-standing alliance with the DMK and extended its support to TVK.
The 51-year-old leader has also spent the past few days engaging with different parties to secure support, eventually building a cross-party bloc large enough to form a government.
What will happen next?
With the invitation now officially extended, Vijay is set to take oath as Prime Minister on Sunday morning. The next major step will be a vote of confidence in the Assembly, which must be completed by May 13, 2026, as directed by the Governor.
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May 10, 2026 8:04:48 AM
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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: DMK says Vijay’s rule will be closely monitored
Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE: As C Joseph Vijay prepares to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said the focus will now shift to how the new government will perform.
The agency quoted Elangovan as saying: “After a week, he was able to obtain a majority and was sworn in. It remains to be seen how he will run the government and fulfill his promises. We will see how he will run the country.”
May 10, 2026, 8:02:23 AM
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Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: TVK MLA-elect calls it a ‘great day’ for the state
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: Before Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, TVK MLA-elect S Keerthana said Sunday marks a historic moment for the state.
Speaking in Chennai, she said: “Today is a great day for Tamil Nadu and the public of the state… This is the moment everyone has been waiting for,” ANI reported.
May 10, 2026 at 7:57:43 am
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Tamil Nadu CM Division Ceremony Live: Odisha Sand Artist Congratulates Vijay Appointed CM
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: Odisha sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik creates a sand sculpture at Puri beach to felicitate TVK chief and Tamil Nadu appointee Vijay ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
May 10, 2026 at 7:51:34 am
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Crowds gather at Chennai stadium before Vijay’s swearing-in
Crowds began gathering outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday morning ahead of Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Pictures published by news agency ANI showed supporters arriving at the venue hours before the swearing-in ceremony, which is scheduled to take place around 10 am.
The stadium was also decorated for the event as preparations continue for Vijay to officially take over as the chief minister of the new TVK-led government.
May 10, 2026 at 7:45:48 am
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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: Congress claims Governor’s delay in inviting Vijay was due to ‘pressure from Centre’
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony live: State Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar on Sunday alleged that there was pressure from the Center behind the delay in inviting Chief Minister-designate Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
“If this had been pro-BJP or part of the NDA, there would have been no need for so much effort. It is very clear that the governor was under pressure from the Centre. They were trying to manipulate the mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu,” Chodankar was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
He added: “Fortunately, all secular political parties came out and went beyond the political issues and provided support to TVK to form the government according to the people’s mandate…”
Vijay had met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlikar three times earlier before finally getting an invitation to form the government during his fourth meeting on Saturday.
May 10, 2026 at 7:41:45 am
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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: Security tightened at Vijay’s residence in Chennai | video
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony live: High security convoy seen outside PM’s residence Moin Vijay in Chennai on Sunday morning ahead of his swearing-in ceremony.
Vijay is scheduled to take oath at 10 am at Nehru Stadium after TVK received enough support to form the government in the state.
May 10, 2026 at 7:33:47 am
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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: Who can make it into the first Vijay government?
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony live: Several senior leaders from TVK are expected to find a place in the first government led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Among those who are likely to get ministerial berths are KASengottaiyan, CTR Nirmal Kumar, N Anand, KG Arunraj, Aadhav Arjuna and Rajmohan.
A Congress legislator from the Congress party is also expected to be appointed in the government, a Tamil Nadu Congress Committee official said.
May 10, 2026 at 7:31:44 am
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Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony live: What VCK’s letter of support to Governor Arlikar said
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has formally expressed its support for TVK through a letter addressed to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, helping Vijay cross the majority mark in the Assembly.
The letter was signed by VCK general secretary and Tindivanam MLA Vanni Arasu.
“Under the instructions of our party President Thule Thirumavalavan, I, Vani Arasu, as Leader of the Legislative Party of VCK, Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly on behalf of our two members of the Legislative Assembly, hereby convey our unconditional support to TVK under the leadership of its President and Legislative Party Leader C Joseph Vijay, for the purpose of forming the government in the State of Tamil Nadu,” the letter said.
“This support extends in accordance with the results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, and is extended in the interest of stable and democratic governance for the people of Tamil Nadu,” she added.
May 10, 2026 at 7:22:13 am
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Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: MK Stalin attacks Congress after TVK crosses majority mark
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony live: DMK MK Stalin on Saturday criticized the Indian National Congress for ending its long-standing alliance with the party amid the post-poll political turmoil in the state.
In a statement published on
Stalin said: “After the election results were announced, you were following the current events. The results of the Assembly elections came out in such a way that no party obtained the majority necessary to form the government.”
“The Congress legislators who contested and won on behalf of the alliance did not come to Anna Arivalayam (DMK headquarters) to express their gratitude. In a day, he left the Congress party, severing its relationship with the DMK,” he added.
Meanwhile, he thanked the Left parties and VCK for continuing with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance despite supporting TVK in forming the government.
May 10, 2026 at 7:16:18 am
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Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: What happens after Vijay’s oath taking ceremony?
Tamil Nadu CM Oath Ceremony Live: After being formally invited to form the government, Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday morning.
The next major test for the new government will be a floor test in the Assembly. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlikar directed Vijay to prove his majority in the House on or before May 13, 2026.
May 10, 2026 7:01:07 AM
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Tamil Nadu Oath Ceremony Live: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM at 10 am today
Tamil Nadu Oath Ceremony Live: TVK president Vijay will take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 10 am on Sunday after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlikar formally invited him to form the government.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai after Vijay received the support of 120 Assembly members, crossing the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.
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