Newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Tuesday reiterated his earlier remarks against Sanatan Dharma, saying it “should be eradicated”.&nbsp;Addressing the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Sanathanam, which separated people, should be eradicated.”&nbsp;During his speech, the DMK leader also praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for meeting the DMK leadership after taking oath and called for maintaining “political civility” in the House.&nbsp;He said the ruling party and the opposition should work together for the development of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;“Yesterday, the CM came and got wishes from our leader and many others. That political civility should continue in this House also. Even if we are on different rows as the ruling government and opposition party, we all should work together for Tamil Nadu's development. This is the wish of people also. CM and the opposition leader, we studied at the same college. But in politics, we are seniors. We would like to share our experience and knowledge. You also need to be ready to accept our suggestions,” he said. Udhayanidhi Stalin also raised concerns over the playing of Vande Mataram ahead of the Tamil Nadu state song during the swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;Recalling the DMK government's tussle with former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, he said, “Tamil state song was played at the third spot. Opposition parties have expressed concern. The ruling government gave clarification. In the West Bengal CM ceremony event, there was no Vande Mataram. But here it was played. You all know who the Governor is there, what he demanded when he was here as Governor. The government should not allow this to happen again. The Tamil state song should never be pushed to the second spot. We should protect our customs.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-ultimate-frenemies-from-big-fat-hug-to-bitter-trade-wars-analysing-a-decade-of-trump-xi-rollercoaster-equation-1778571377420">The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation</a><h2>BJP hits back at Udhayanidhi Stalin</h2>The remarks triggered sharp criticism from the BJP, with party spokesperson CR Kesavan calling the speech a “toxic rant”. “Udayanidhi Stalin is the Rahul Gandhi of Tamil Nadu, peddling divisive hate politics. Rahul Gandhi mocked the sacred Sengol, and he insulted &amp; boycotted the Pran Prathishta ceremony of Ram Mandir. Like Rahul Gandhi, who has been rejected for the past 3 Lok Sabha elections, Udayanidhi Stalin, despite being punished and ousted by the Tamil people, continues with his toxic rant,” Kesavan said.&nbsp;He further accused the DMK of repeatedly hurting Hindu sentiments and said the people of Tamil Nadu “will not forget nor forgive such flagrant abuse and insult of their faith and sentiments.”

Udhayanidhi made these statements as the newly formed Assembly convened for its first session on Tuesday, following a landslide victory by the TVK, led by Chief Minister Vijay.

Newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Tuesday reiterated his earlier remarks against Sanatan Dharma, saying it “should be eradicated”. Addressing the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “Sanathanam, which separated people, should be eradicated.” During his speech, the DMK leader also praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for meeting the DMK leadership after taking oath and called for maintaining “political civility” in the House. He said the ruling party and the opposition should work together for the development of Tamil Nadu. “Yesterday, the CM came and got wishes from our leader and many others. That political civility should continue in this House also. Even if we are on different rows as the ruling government and opposition party, we all should work together for Tamil Nadu's development. This is the wish of people also. CM and the opposition leader, we studied at the same college. But in politics, we are seniors. We would like to share our experience and knowledge. You also need to be ready to accept our suggestions,” he said. Udhayanidhi Stalin also raised concerns over the playing of Vande Mataram ahead of the Tamil Nadu state song during the swearing-in ceremony. Recalling the DMK government's tussle with former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, he said, “Tamil state song was played at the third spot. Opposition parties have expressed concern. The ruling government gave clarification. In the West Bengal CM ceremony event, there was no Vande Mataram. But here it was played. You all know who the Governor is there, what he demanded when he was here as Governor. The government should not allow this to happen again. The Tamil state song should never be pushed to the second spot. We should protect our customs.” Also Read: The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation BJP hits back at Udhayanidhi Stalin The remarks triggered sharp criticism from the BJP, with party spokesperson CR Kesavan calling the speech a “toxic rant”. “Udayanidhi Stalin is the Rahul Gandhi of Tamil Nadu, peddling divisive hate politics. Rahul Gandhi mocked the sacred Sengol, and he insulted & boycotted the Pran Prathishta ceremony of Ram Mandir. Like Rahul Gandhi, who has been rejected for the past 3 Lok Sabha elections, Udayanidhi Stalin, despite being punished and ousted by the Tamil people, continues with his toxic rant,” Kesavan said. He further accused the DMK of repeatedly hurting Hindu sentiments and said the people of Tamil Nadu “will not forget nor forgive such flagrant abuse and insult of their faith and sentiments.”

Udhayanidhi made these statements as the newly formed Assembly convened for its first session on Tuesday following a landslide victory by the TVK, led by Chief Minister Vijay.

Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterates ‘Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated’ remark in Tamil Nadu Assembly

A controversy over the order of songs played during the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu’s new government overshadowed the first day in office of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday (May 10), with the CPI demanding an explanation and the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) distancing itself from the decision. The row erupted after the state invocation song, “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu”, was played third during the ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.&nbsp;Traditionally, government functions in Tamil Nadu begin with the Tamil invocation song and conclude with the National Anthem. However, according to the official programme announcement at Sunday’s ceremony, “Vande Mataram” was played first, followed by the National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”, while “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” came third. The altered sequence quickly drew criticism from opposition leaders as well as allies of the ruling TVK government.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-winning-both-why-did-cm-vijay-pick-chennai-s-perambur-over-trichy-east-1778419585570">After winning both, why did CM Vijay pick Chennai's Perambur over Trichy East?</a><h2>CPI questions departure from tradition</h2>M Veerapandian, the Tamil Nadu state secretary of the CPI, strongly objected to the order of songs and said “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” should retain the foremost place in official state ceremonies. Referring to the long-standing state convention, Veerapandian alleged that the decision violated established practice and questioned the role of Raj Bhavan in the matter.&nbsp;“In this context, the decision, allegedly taken under the directives of Lok Bhavan, to accord the primary position to ‘Vande Mataram’ while placing the Tamil invocation third in the agenda of the swearing-in ceremony organised by the Tamil Nadu government constitutes a violation of established tradition,” he said, according to PTI.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-oath-ceremony-live-updates-tvk-congress-cpi-vck-new-government-floor-test-tn-poll-result-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-stalin-aiadmk-1778380873790">Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony highlights: M. K. Stalin hits back at Vijay</a>&nbsp;He further argued that “Vande Mataram” had historically faced objections because of its religious associations. “It had been established during the freedom struggle itself that ‘Vande Mataram’ could not serve as the national anthem because the song is dedicated to a specific deity and possesses a sectarian religious character,” PTI quoted him as saying.&nbsp;Veerapandian also demanded that the Tamil Nadu government publicly clarify how the change occurred and identify those responsible. “The Tamil Nadu government must provide a public explanation identifying those responsible for this error,” he said.<h2>TVK distances itself from controversy</h2>The ruling TVK also moved swiftly to distance itself from the sequence followed at the ceremony. In a post on X, newly sworn-in minister Aadhav Arjuna said the party did not support the Tamil invocation song being played third and backed the “usual practice” followed in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;Describing “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” as a symbol of Tamil pride with a history spanning more than a century, Arjuna noted that it had been officially recognised by the Tamil Nadu government as the state anthem and therefore naturally held precedence at state functions.&nbsp;“This very prestigious Tamil invocation song is the first to be played at events in Tamil Nadu, including government functions. At the end of the event, the national anthem is played. That is the usual practice; the appropriate practice,” he wrote.

CM Joseph Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony sparked controversy after “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” was played third, behind “Vande Mataram.” Critics allege a violation of state tradition, while the TVK government distanced itself.

A controversy over the order of songs played during the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu’s new government overshadowed the first day in office of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday (May 10), with the CPI demanding an explanation and the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) distancing itself from the decision. The row erupted after the state invocation song, “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu”, was played third during the ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Traditionally, government functions in Tamil Nadu begin with the Tamil invocation song and conclude with the National Anthem. However, according to the official programme announcement at Sunday’s ceremony, “Vande Mataram” was played first, followed by the National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”, while “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” came third. The altered sequence quickly drew criticism from opposition leaders as well as allies of the ruling TVK government. Also read: After winning both, why did CM Vijay pick Chennai's Perambur over Trichy East? CPI questions departure from tradition M Veerapandian, the Tamil Nadu state secretary of the CPI, strongly objected to the order of songs and said “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” should retain the foremost place in official state ceremonies. Referring to the long-standing state convention, Veerapandian alleged that the decision violated established practice and questioned the role of Raj Bhavan in the matter. “In this context, the decision, allegedly taken under the directives of Lok Bhavan, to accord the primary position to ‘Vande Mataram’ while placing the Tamil invocation third in the agenda of the swearing-in ceremony organised by the Tamil Nadu government constitutes a violation of established tradition,” he said, according to PTI. Also read: Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony highlights: M. K. Stalin hits back at Vijay He further argued that “Vande Mataram” had historically faced objections because of its religious associations. “It had been established during the freedom struggle itself that ‘Vande Mataram’ could not serve as the national anthem because the song is dedicated to a specific deity and possesses a sectarian religious character,” PTI quoted him as saying. Veerapandian also demanded that the Tamil Nadu government publicly clarify how the change occurred and identify those responsible. “The Tamil Nadu government must provide a public explanation identifying those responsible for this error,” he said. TVK distances itself from controversy The ruling TVK also moved swiftly to distance itself from the sequence followed at the ceremony. In a post on X, newly sworn-in minister Aadhav Arjuna said the party did not support the Tamil invocation song being played third and backed the “usual practice” followed in Tamil Nadu. Describing “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” as a symbol of Tamil pride with a history spanning more than a century, Arjuna noted that it had been officially recognised by the Tamil Nadu government as the state anthem and therefore naturally held precedence at state functions. “This very prestigious Tamil invocation song is the first to be played at events in Tamil Nadu, including government functions. At the end of the event, the national anthem is played. That is the usual practice; the appropriate practice,” he wrote.

CM Joseph Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony sparked controversy after “Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu” was played third, behind “Vande Mataram.” Critics allege a violation of state tradition, while the TVK government distanced itself.

‘Vande Mataram’ before Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu? Vijay’s 1st day as CM begins with controversy over song selection

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government has come to transform the state and would remain in power for decades, said S Keerthana, the youngest, multilingual and only woman in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s cabinet for now, with loads of conviction after taking the oath on Sunday.&nbsp;The 29-year-old, who can speak five languages, including Tamil, English, Hindi and Telugu, hailed Vijay’s focus on merit and opportunity while giving him the credit for her rise from a middle-class family to the State Cabinet. She said no other political setup would have offered such an opportunity to someone like her.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Coming from such a middle-class family, getting such an opportunity as a candidate and being a cabinet minister, is it easy in any state? No. He sees the skill, he sees the talent, and we are here to make all the changes,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK leader Selvi S. Keerthana says, &quot;Everything is going to change, and the change is here. Thalapathy Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is here... Coming from such a middle-class family, getting such an opportunity as a candidate and being a… <a href="https://t.co/wdH1tBc7aq">https://t.co/wdH1tBc7aq</a> <a href="https://t.co/fCuhXHCMcL">pic.twitter.com/fCuhXHCMcL</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2053356990303498303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘This govt will last for 35-50 years. We are going to show the world how well we…’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Projecting confidence in the future of the TVK government, she added, “This government will last for 35-50 years. We are going to be the longest government.”“We are going to show the world how well we can run the government,” she added.Keerthana was among the nine ministers who took oath after the TVK formed the government with support from Congress, Left parties, VCK, and IUML, ending the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu politics.&nbsp;Keerthana, born in the Virudhunagar district in 1996, got elected MLA from the Sivakasi constituency, known as the ‘Fireworks Capital of India’. She is also the first woman MLA from Sivakasi, ending decades of male representation in the constituency.&nbsp;<h2>‘I speak Hindi so that more people can connect with our leader’s message’</h2>Keerthana studied in a Tamil-medium government school and completed her BSc in Mathematics from a college affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and later pursued an MSc in Statistics from Puducherry University in 2019.&nbsp;Since winning the election, Keerthana has been drawing attention for speaking in Hindi. She said she speaks in Hindi so that more people can understand and connect with her leader’s message. Her gesture comes at a time when Hindi has faced strong political resistance in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: S Keerthana, TVK MLA-elect from the Sivakasi constituency, says, &quot;I am speaking in Hindi. I want to spread my party&#39;s representation everywhere, all over India, even in other countries. That&#39;s why I am speaking in Hindi. Everyone should know about my… <a href="https://t.co/3ZuTr5at8P">pic.twitter.com/3ZuTr5at8P</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2052060729575137628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Before entering active politics, Keerthana worked as a political consultant and digital campaign strategist with Showtime Consulting and IPAC. She was also involved in election campaigns for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and worked with MK Stalin, Mamata Banerjee and Chandrababu Naidu.Keerthana says her work as a political strategist gave her a deeper understanding of governance, administration and the functioning of bureaucracy. <h2>‘Sivakasi, a high-risk industrial hub, has only one fire service station’</h2> During her election campaign, Keerthana focused on concerns related to safety and healthcare infrastructure in Sivakasi. She highlighted that, despite being a high-risk industrial hub, the constituency has only one fire service station, raising serious questions about emergency preparedness. She also drew attention to gaps in the public healthcare system, pointing out the absence of specialised medical facilities in government hospitals. She assured comprehensive welfare measures for firecracker industry workers, including insurance coverage, equal pay for women, regular health check-ups, and better access to treatment for those exposed to hazardous chemicals.

S Keerthana, 29, who can speak five languages, hailed Vijay’s focus on merit and opportunity while giving him the credit for her rise from a middle-class family to the State Cabinet. She said no other political setup would have offered such an opportunity to someone like her.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government has come to transform the state and would remain in power for decades, said S Keerthana, the youngest, multilingual and only woman in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s cabinet for now, with loads of conviction after taking the oath on Sunday. The 29-year-old, who can speak five languages, including Tamil, English, Hindi and Telugu, hailed Vijay’s focus on merit and opportunity while giving him the credit for her rise from a middle-class family to the State Cabinet. She said no other political setup would have offered such an opportunity to someone like her. “Coming from such a middle-class family, getting such an opportunity as a candidate and being a cabinet minister, is it easy in any state? No. He sees the skill, he sees the talent, and we are here to make all the changes,” she said.

S Keerthana, 29, who can speak five languages, hailed Vijay’s focus on merit and opportunity while giving him the credit for her rise from a middle-class family to the State Cabinet. She said no other political setup would have offered such an opportunity to someone like her.

S Keerthana, the youngest, multilingual woman minister in Vijay’s cabinet, speaks fluent Hindi too

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony of Tamiliaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay witnesses several notable moments. However, one moment has definitely caught the netizens' attention, i.e., Trisha Krishnan meeting and greeting Vijay's family members. The actress who has shared a long professional and personal bond with Vijay over the years was visibly happy as she walked in to witness the historic moment.<h2>Viral clip of Trisha Krishnan meeting Vijay's family</h2>Decked in a stunning turquoise silk saree paired with a cream-coloured blouse, Trisha looked elegant.&nbsp;She completed her look with a jasmine flower bunch tucked in a bun and minimal makeup. In the clips shared on social media, Trisha was seen meeting Vijay's family members at the venue and also met newly sworn-in Chief Minister's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar and sister Vidya as well. The actress was also accompanied by her own mother, Uma Krishnan.&nbsp;The event was a major political milestone for Vijay, with the meeting grabbing significant attention online, further fuelling rumours of a close personal bond between the two stars.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-vijay-file-a-case-against-his-parents-before-entering-tamil-nadu-politics-here-s-what-we-know-1778390799663">Did Vijay file a case against his parents before entering Tamil Nadu politics?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Tamil Nadu: Actor Trisha Krishnan at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shortly. <a href="https://t.co/oCevs6N1Wx">pic.twitter.com/oCevs6N1Wx</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2053318255327302056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Social media is seen buzzing with many saying how Trisha looks proud and happy for Vijay. One user wrote, "She has been a good friend of Vijay since their movie Ghilli. " Another user wrote, "She is the happiest amongst all of the supporters of Vijay. It's visible in the video." “She looks so happy,” wrote the third user.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trisha-krishnan-s-four-word-response-as-she-attends-vijay-s-oath-ceremony-in-chennai-1778386975044"> Trisha's four-word response ahead of Vijay's swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM</a><h2>Vijay's Tamil Nadu chief minister swearing-in ceremony</h2>After days of delays and chaos, Tamil Nadu finally gets Vijay as chief minister, who took his oath today at Chennai's Nehru Stadium. Vijay becomes the first Tamil Nadu chief minister since 1967 to come from outside the DMK-AIADMK political duopoly. The actor-turned-politician who debuted this election season scripted a grand victory as his party became the single largest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/trisha-krishnan-joins-celebrities-at-vijay-s-chief-minister-oath-ceremony-in-chennai-watch-1778387235035">Trisha joins celebrities at Vijay’s Chief Minister oath ceremony in Chennai</a>&nbsp;Following five days of uncertainty and four meetings with the governor, Vijay was invited to form the government on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The ceremony marked a massive transition for the superstar from cinema to a political leader after only two years of his party's formation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/when-did-vijay-and-trisha-first-meet-timeline-of-their-off-screen-friendship-amid-dating-rumours-1772955789473">When did Vijay and Trisha first meet? Timeline of their off-screen friendship</a>&nbsp;Vijay is set to assume office after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured 118 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party crossed the majority mark with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML.

Trisha Krishnan looked visibly happy and ecstatic as she attended Vijay's Tamil Nadu chief minister swearing-in ceremony. Several videos are going viral in which she can be seen greeting Vijay's family.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony of Tamiliaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay witnesses several notable moments. However, one moment has definitely caught the netizens' attention, i.e., Trisha Krishnan meeting and greeting Vijay's family members. The actress who has shared a long professional and personal bond with Vijay over the years was visibly happy as she walked in to witness the historic moment. Viral clip of Trisha Krishnan meeting Vijay's family Decked in a stunning turquoise silk saree paired with a cream-coloured blouse, Trisha looked elegant. She completed her look with a jasmine flower bunch tucked in a bun and minimal makeup. In the clips shared on social media, Trisha was seen meeting Vijay's family members at the venue and also met newly sworn-in Chief Minister's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar and sister Vidya as well. The actress was also accompanied by her own mother, Uma Krishnan. The event was a major political milestone for Vijay, with the meeting grabbing significant attention online, further fuelling rumours of a close personal bond between the two stars. Also Read: Did Vijay file a case against his parents before entering Tamil Nadu politics?

Trisha Krishnan looked visibly happy and ecstatic as she attended Vijay's Tamil Nadu chief minister swearing-in ceremony. Several videos are going viral in which she can be seen greeting Vijay's family.

Trisha Krishnan shares warm moment with Vijay’s family during Tamil Nadu CM swearing-in ceremony

&nbsp;Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday (May 10), paving way for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. His government ends the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. He formed the government after nearly a week of political uncertainty and backroom negotiations. The oath taking took place at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. Vijay becomes the first chief minister since 1967 to emerge outside the long-dominant DMK and AIADMK political blocs.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-oath-ceremony-live-updates-tvk-congress-cpi-vck-new-government-floor-test-tn-poll-result-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-stalin-aiadmk-1778380873790/amp">Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE updates</a></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief C Joseph Vijay as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. <a href="https://t.co/ZWqm6tu8xH">pic.twitter.com/ZWqm6tu8xH</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2053337703434031285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The actor-turned-politician, who made his electoral debut this year, delivered a stunning performance in the 2026 Assembly elections, with TVK emerging as the single largest party. However, despite winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, the party remained short of the majority mark, triggering days of intense political discussions and alliance-building efforts.&nbsp;The deadlock ended after Vijay secured support from multiple parties, allowing TVK to comfortably cross the majority threshold. Following the submission of letters of support, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially invited Vijay to form the government and asked him to prove his majority on the floor of the House by May 13, 2026.<h3>Which parties supported Vijay?</h3>TVK managed to secure the backing of 120 MLAs, crossing the required 118-seat mark needed to form the government. The Congress played a key role in the post-poll developments after breaking away from its long-standing alliance with the DMK to support Vijay. Additional support came from the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).Although these parties extended support to TVK, many clarified they would not formally join the ruling alliance. Vijay held several rounds of meetings with Governor Arlekar over four days before finally presenting the consolidated letters of support that convinced the Raj Bhavan.<h3>Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 results</h3>TVK emerged as the biggest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats. The DMK finished second with 59 seats, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats. Congress won 5 seats, PMK bagged 4, and IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secured 2 seats each. BJP, DMDK, and AMMK managed to win one seat apiece. While TVK received a strong public mandate, the absence of a clear majority made post-poll support crucial for government formation.

Vijay took oath as the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu after securing crucial post-poll support for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The actor-turned-politician scripted a historic rise, becoming the state’s first CM since 1967 outside the DMK-AIADMK dominance.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday (May 10), paving way for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government. His government ends the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. He formed the government after nearly a week of political uncertainty and backroom negotiations. The oath taking took place at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. Vijay becomes the first chief minister since 1967 to emerge outside the long-dominant DMK and AIADMK political blocs. Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE updates

Vijay took oath as the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu after securing crucial post-poll support for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The actor-turned-politician scripted a historic rise, becoming the state’s first CM since 1967 outside the DMK-AIADMK dominance.

Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, TVK rule begins after years of DMK-AIADMK duopoly - VIDEO

While still being tight-lipped about the alleged affair, actor Trisha Krishnan on Sunday (May 10) arrived at Chennai's Jawharlal Nehru Stadium to attend Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony. As she left her residence in Chennai, she was asked by reporters to react on the oath-taking of Vijay. Accompanied by her mother, Uma Krishnan, Trisha stepped on the front seat of the car saying she is "looking forward" to the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trisha was dressed in a striking blue silk saree with a beige embroidered blouse. She paired it with a diamond and ruby choker and matching earrings. A dainty bindi, and malli poo (jasmine flowers)-adorned hair completed her look. On a reporter's question- "big day for Tamil Nadu", actor Trisha Krishnan says, "Thank you, looking forward," as she leaves from her residence in Chennai. She is now at the venue and was seen waving at the supporters.&nbsp;<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-oath-ceremony-live-updates-tvk-congress-cpi-vck-new-government-floor-test-tn-poll-result-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-stalin-aiadmk-1778380873790/amp">Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE updates</a></h2>

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Incidentally, Vijay's win on May 4 coincided with Trisha's birthday. On the day of election, Trisha shared her photo after casting vote, and fans were quick to notice the Vijay link. The song she added with her photo was Arjunar Villu from Vijay's 2013 film Ghilli. While Vijay and Trisha Krishnan are tight lipped about the alleged affair, Trisha was spotted with Vijay at a wedding function making the rumour mills go wild. Later, on election day, Trisha shared an image of her inked finger with Vijay's movie song in background. On May 4, when TVK inched closer to victory, Trisha visited Vijay's residence and waved to the press.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-brings-back-mgr-magic-in-tamil-nadu-election-result-kamal-hassan-trisha-jayalaitha-affair-thalapathy-vaathi-coming-tvk-who-will-be-tamil-nadu-cm-1777898435333">Vijay brings back MGR magic in Tamil Nadu politics</a><h2>Vijay to be Tamil Nadu CM</h2>After days of political chaos and hectic parleys, Tamil Nadu is finally set to get a new government, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay scheduled to take oath as chief minister on Sunday at 10 am at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. Vijay’s elevation is being seen as a historic political shift, as he becomes the first Tamil Nadu chief minister since 1967 to come from outside the DMK-AIADMK political duopoly. The actor-turned-politician who debuted this election season, scripted a grand victory as his party became the single largest in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. However, TVK fell short of majority in the 234-member Assembly, paving way for four days of intense drama.

Trisha Krishnan briefly reacted ahead of Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Tamil Nadu chief minister, saying, “Thank you, looking forward,” when asked if it was a big day for the state while leaving her Chennai residence.

While still being tight-lipped about the alleged affair, actor Trisha Krishnan on Sunday (May 10) arrived at Chennai's Jawharlal Nehru Stadium to attend Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony. As she left her residence in Chennai, she was asked by reporters to react on the oath-taking of Vijay. Accompanied by her mother, Uma Krishnan, Trisha stepped on the front seat of the car saying she is "looking forward" to the day. Trisha was dressed in a striking blue silk saree with a beige embroidered blouse. She paired it with a diamond and ruby choker and matching earrings. A dainty bindi, and malli poo (jasmine flowers)-adorned hair completed her look. On a reporter's question- "big day for Tamil Nadu", actor Trisha Krishnan says, "Thank you, looking forward," as she leaves from her residence in Chennai. She is now at the venue and was seen waving at the supporters. Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony LIVE updates

Trisha Krishnan briefly reacted ahead of Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Tamil Nadu chief minister, saying, “Thank you, looking forward,” when asked if it was a big day for the state while leaving her Chennai residence.

Tamil Nadu CM oath-taking ceremony: Trisha Krishnan’s four-word response as she attends Vijay’s oath ceremony in Chennai

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