Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister After Days of High Drama
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- Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister by Governor Arlekar at 10 a.m. on Sunday, reserving the public administration, police and home portfolios for himself.
- TVK won 108 seats in the April 23 election, falling short of the 118‑seat majority, and formed a coalition with Congress, VCK, IUML, CPI, and CPI(M) to reach a combined strength of 120 seats.
- Nine ministers, including TVK General Secretary N. Anand and the sole woman Selvi S. Keerthana, were inducted into the cabinet during the swearing‑in ceremony.
- AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami initially ruled out supporting Vijay but kept his legislators in Chennai pending a possible unprecedented development.
- Coalition pledged to face a vote of confidence on or before May 13, cementing Vijay’s hold on power.
Why it matters: Vijay’s 120‑seat coalition gives him a clear majority, allowing him to set Tamil Nadu’s legislative agenda and overturn the half‑century Dravidian dominance, reshaping state policy direction.
