TVK chief Vijay takes oath as CM

After days of shifting numbers, negotiations and crucial meetings, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning.

The swearing-in ceremony is currently underway at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday invited Vijay to form the government following his formal appointment as Chief Minister.

The Governor has also directed Vijay to prove his majority on the Assembly floor by 13 May.

TVK secured 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, though its effective tally stands at 107 since Vijay emerged victorious from two constituencies. With the backing of Congress’s five MLAs, two legislators each from CPI, CPI (M), VCK and IUML, the TVK-led alliance eventually garnered the support of 120 MLAs-elect, crossing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly.

As Vijay takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, he also leaves behind a decades-long career as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Jana Nayagan, which is widely expected to be his swan song. However, the film is yet to receive a release date as it continues to face delays due to certification issues.