Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay turned the Speaker election into a story, mixing history and humour in the Assembly. During the election of JCD Prabhakar as Speaker, he recalled a British parliamentary tradition in which Speakers were once reluctant to accept the post due to real dangers. He also explained why opposition leaders ceremonially escort the new Speaker to the chair.
Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulated C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, while signaling he will remain a strong opposition voice. The DMK leader also credited MK Stalin for appointing him as Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, saying he is committed to serving the public and holding the government accountable.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Sunday and congratulated him for being sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, according to sources. The call marks early outreach after Vijay’s swearing-in, with Vijay also thanking Modi earlier in the day in a brief exchange.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extending congratulations. The move ushers in the first government in 60 years that is neither DMK nor AIADMK. Vijay’s cabinet blends young and seasoned leaders, and he promised leadership driven by compassion, inclusivity, self respect, and social justice.
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 10, 2026, after his TVK won majority support in only six days. The journey wasn’t smooth: he faced a hung assembly, dealt with falling numbers, and stitched together key alliances to break the long-running Dravidian duopoly and take power.
Supporters have gathered outside TVK headquarters as C Joseph Vijay’s party gains crucial backing from Left parties in Tamil Nadu. With TVK now at 108 seats, it is close to the required majority. Vijay is set to meet the Governor to stake his claim, signaling a potential reshaping of the state’s political balance.
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