Vijay Cleared to Form Tamil Nadu Government, Oath Scheduled for May 9
Actor-politician Joseph Vijay has received approval from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to form the state government after securing crucial support from the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist). This development follows Vijay's third meeting with the Governor in three days, resolving earlier uncertainties regarding his ability to command a majority in the 234-member Assembly. With backing from CPI, CPI(M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Congress party, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) alliance has reached the required majority mark of 118 seats. Vijay is scheduled to take the oath as Chief Minister on May 9, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. The CPI stated their support respects the people's mandate despite previous political differences. Notably, this swearing-in ceremony coincides with the inauguration of Suvendu Adhikari as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant day for regional politics in India.
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Vijay Cleared to Form Tamil Nadu Government, Oath Scheduled for May 9
Actor-politician Joseph Vijay has received approval from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to form the state government after securing crucial support from the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist). This development follows Vijay's third meeting with the Governor in three days, resolving earlier uncertainties regarding his ability to command a majority in the 234-member Assembly. With backing from CPI, CPI(M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Congress party, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) alliance has reached the required majority mark of 118 seats. Vijay is scheduled to take the oath as Chief Minister on May 9, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. The CPI stated their support respects the people's mandate despite previous political differences. Notably, this swearing-in ceremony coincides with the inauguration of Suvendu Adhikari as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant day for regional politics in India.
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