- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sun, 10 May 2026 03:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, swung into action after assuming the charge. Soon after the oath ceremony, Vijay signed multiple orders to fulfil what he had promised during the poll campaign.
His first orders paved the way for 200 units of free electricity for domestic customers and the setting up of a unit for anti-drug trafficking and a special forces unit for women's safety.
These issues were set as top priorities by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) during the campaign.
Vijay's oath brings Tamil Nadu leadership change
Tamil Nadu ushered in a new era of political leadership on Sunday as Vijay took oath as the chief minister of the state. Vijay assumed the top office after five intense days of negotiations among allies and four meetings with the Governor.
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In his maiden address at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai after taking over as the Chief Minister, Vijay said a new era of a regime committed to "real secularism and social justice" had commenced.
He also asserted that there will not be any power centres other than him, a statement that carries a significant message, given his government's dependence on the alliance partners.
Vijay thanked the Congress, VCK, IUML and Left parties for extending support to TVK to form the government.
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On May 4, Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections surprised many as TVK emerged as the single-largest party, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House. The number of 10 short of the majority, which almost immediately faded, the celebrations faded. A period of negotiations, back channelling started, with Vijay finally pulling off the number with the help of DMK allies.
The Congress party with 5 MLAs was the first to extend support to the TVK. Later, CPI, CPI (M), IUML and VCK, all having two seats each, extended support.
All of these parties were DMK allies and apparently supported Vijay to stop the BJP. While Congress added a rider with its support to keep 'communal forces' away, CPI and CPI (M) said that they were supporting TVK's claim to prevent the President's rule, which they called a possible 'backdoor entry' of the BJP into Tamil Nadu politics.
(Withn PTI Inputs)