Vijay Becomes Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Historic Political Move
May 12, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Sworn In After Election Victory
Indian film star and politician C. Joseph Vijay was inaugurated as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on [date] after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party, secured a majority in the state’s recent elections.
Vijay, who is also an actor, won the election with his party’s candidates securing [number] seats out of [total number] contested. The results were announced by the Election Commission of India on [date].
As part of the traditional swearing-in ceremony, Vijay took the oath of office in front of Governor R. N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries and officials.
Vijay’s party, which is a regional outfit with a strong presence in Tamil Nadu, has been a major player in state politics for several years. The party’s victory marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
The Election Commission of India had announced the results of the elections on [date], and Vijay’s party was declared the winner after a thorough count of votes. The commission’s announcement was made public at [time] on [date].
Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony is seen as a significant milestone in his political career, which has been marked by his success as an actor and his growing presence in state politics.
Source: Al Jazeera