Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday (May 11) met his predecessor and DMK chief M K Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following his party’s landmark Assembly election victory.&nbsp;The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after assuming office as chief minister and was described as a “courtesy call”. Stalin and his son, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, welcomed Vijay at the residence.&nbsp;“Honourable Mr Vijay, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and received my greetings. I extended to him my heartfelt congratulations as well as my advice,” Stalin wrote in a post on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சராகப் பொறுப்பேற்றுள்ள திரு. விஜய் அவர்கள் அரசியல் நாகரிகத்துடன் என்னைச் சந்தித்து வாழ்த்து பெற்றார். அவருக்கு என் அன்புநிறை வாழ்த்துகளையும், ஆலோசனைகளையும் வழங்கினேன்.<a href="https://twitter.com/TVKVijayHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TVKVijayHQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Udhaystalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Udhaystalin</a> <a href="https://t.co/aTmmqpoPtP">pic.twitter.com/aTmmqpoPtP</a>&mdash; M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin/status/2053789447058309161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Udhayanidhi Stalin also greeted Vijay with a handshake and hug on his arrival, while Stalin later embraced the new chief minister during the interaction. The leaders also exchanged silk shawls and bouquets.<h2>Stalin advises Vijay on Tamil Nadu’s financial position</h2>The meeting came weeks after a bitter electoral battle between Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, which TVK went on to win.&nbsp;A day earlier, while congratulating Vijay on taking oath as chief minister, Stalin advised him against claiming that the state government lacked funds after Vijay announced plans to release a white paper on Tamil Nadu’s financial condition.&nbsp;“Don't start saying right away that the government has no money. It does have it. What’s needed is the will to give it to the people, and the ability to govern,” Stalin said.&nbsp;Referring to Vijay’s remarks on the state’s debt burden, Stalin added, “You yourself mentioned in your very first speech the accusation that ‘the previous government left behind a debt of 10 lakh crore rupees and emptied the treasury’... The debt level of Tamil Nadu is within the permitted limits”.

After nearly two years of a fierce political contest, the meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and assuming office as chief minister, and the visit was described as a “courtesy call”.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday (May 11) met his predecessor and DMK chief M K Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following his party’s landmark Assembly election victory. The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after assuming office as chief minister and was described as a “courtesy call”. Stalin and his son, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, welcomed Vijay at the residence. “Honourable Mr Vijay, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and received my greetings. I extended to him my heartfelt congratulations as well as my advice,” Stalin wrote in a post on X.

After nearly two years of a fierce political contest, the meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and assuming office as chief minister, and the visit was described as a “courtesy call”.

From rivals to handshakes: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets MK Stalin a day after taking oath

C. Joseph Vijay's fashion choice became a major talking point online after he opted for a sleek black pantsuit instead of the traditional white shirt-and-veshti attire often associated with Tamil Nadu political leaders during the swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister’s post on Sunday. His black pantsuit looked like understated elegance and modern political styling of Vijay, marking the historic ceremony for the political significance of the party. Vijay's tailored black suit teamed with a crisp white shirt and a coordinated dark tie. The structured fit added a sophisticated and formal touch while preserving a clean, understated style.<h3>Vijay's cinematic charm with political gravitas</h3>With minimal accessories, the focus remained on the precise tailoring and sleek monochrome combination. His neatly styled hair and well-groomed beard enhanced the overall refined appearance. The ensemble successfully combined cinematic charm with political gravitas, creating a contemporary power-dressing statement that quickly drew attention from fashion observers. The outfit reflected the mix of cinematic charisma and political seriousness. It created a modern power-dressing moment that quickly attracted the attention of fashion enthusiasts. In Tamil Nadu politics, traditional outfits like the veshti and white shirt have historically been the standard attire for political leaders. Vijay’s choice to appear in a Western-style formal suit therefore stood out as a clear break from established norms. His outfit projected a modern and global interpretation of political fashion while still preserving the decorum and elegance associated with a swearing-in ceremony. Through this appearance, Vijay not only assumed a significant political position but also brought a new visual style to Tamil Nadu’s political culture.&nbsp;After the oath-taking ceremony, Vijay told his supporters, “I promise the people of Tamil Nadu that I will never misuse even a single rupee of public money. I have not entered politics for wealth, and all of you know that very well. I will never allow corruption or permit anyone to make money through corrupt practices. This government will belong to the people, and together we will build a stronger and better Tamil Nadu.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-goes-off-script-before-reading-formal-oath-of-tamil-nadu-cm-jubilant-fans-cheer-every-word-watch-top-5-moments-1778395850430">Vijay goes off-script before reading formal oath of Tamil Nadu CM, jubilant fans cheer every word | WATCH top 5 moments</a>

The ensemble successfully combined cinematic charm with political gravitas, creating a contemporary power-dressing statement that quickly drew attention from fashion observers.

C. Joseph Vijay's fashion choice became a major talking point online after he opted for a sleek black pantsuit instead of the traditional white shirt-and-veshti attire often associated with Tamil Nadu political leaders during the swearing-in ceremony for the Chief Minister’s post on Sunday. His black pantsuit looked like understated elegance and modern political styling of Vijay, marking the historic ceremony for the political significance of the party. Vijay's tailored black suit teamed with a crisp white shirt and a coordinated dark tie. The structured fit added a sophisticated and formal touch while preserving a clean, understated style. Vijay's cinematic charm with political gravitas With minimal accessories, the focus remained on the precise tailoring and sleek monochrome combination. His neatly styled hair and well-groomed beard enhanced the overall refined appearance. The ensemble successfully combined cinematic charm with political gravitas, creating a contemporary power-dressing statement that quickly drew attention from fashion observers. The outfit reflected the mix of cinematic charisma and political seriousness. It created a modern power-dressing moment that quickly attracted the attention of fashion enthusiasts. In Tamil Nadu politics, traditional outfits like the veshti and white shirt have historically been the standard attire for political leaders. Vijay’s choice to appear in a Western-style formal suit therefore stood out as a clear break from established norms. His outfit projected a modern and global interpretation of political fashion while still preserving the decorum and elegance associated with a swearing-in ceremony. Through this appearance, Vijay not only assumed a significant political position but also brought a new visual style to Tamil Nadu’s political culture. After the oath-taking ceremony, Vijay told his supporters, “I promise the people of Tamil Nadu that I will never misuse even a single rupee of public money. I have not entered politics for wealth, and all of you know that very well. I will never allow corruption or permit anyone to make money through corrupt practices. This government will belong to the people, and together we will build a stronger and better Tamil Nadu.” Also read: Vijay goes off-script before reading formal oath of Tamil Nadu CM, jubilant fans cheer every word | WATCH top 5 moments

The ensemble successfully combined cinematic charm with political gravitas, creating a contemporary power-dressing statement that quickly drew attention from fashion observers.

All eyes on modern look: Vijay chooses black pantsuit over traditional shirt-veshti at TN CM oath ceremony

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From rivals to handshakes: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets MK Stalin a day after taking oath

Vijay chooses black pantsuit over traditional veshti at TN CM oath ceremony