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Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM as Trisha Krishnan dazzles amid heavy security at Chennai stadium

Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM as Trisha Krishnan dazzles amid heavy security at Chennai stadium

Trisha’s white gajra and red-stone jewellery steals focus

Tamil Nadu marked a historic handover as TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay took the oath as Chief Minister in Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, under heavy security. Actress Trisha Krishnan, reportedly linked to Vijay, arrived early and called it a “big day for Tamil Nadu,” before offering a simple media message. She was seen in a seafoam-green silk saree with a golden-motif blouse, finished with a white gajra and red-stone jewellery. Key alliances pushed TVK past the 118-seat majority, with more cabinet expansion expected later.

  • Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
  • Security was tight, with heavy arrangements around the ceremony
  • Trisha Krishnan attended early and said she was “looking forward”
  • TVK formed government with support crossing the 118-seat majority threshold
  • Backed by alliance partners, TVK secured support from 120 MLAs
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