PM Modi Congratulates Vijay | Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Joseph Vijay after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Vijay assumed office during a grand ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar administered the oath of office.
Soon after the ceremony, Modi shared a message on X and wished Vijay success in his new role.
The Prime Minister said, “Congratulations to Joseph Vijay on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. I wish him a successful tenure. The Central Government will continue working with the Tamil Nadu Government for the development of the state and the welfare of the people.”
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Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam created a major political impact in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party won 108 seats out of 234 and emerged as the single largest party.
Although TVK fell short of the majority mark, Vijay secured support from the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML to form the government.
Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people.@TVKVijayHQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026
Along with Vijay, nine ministers also took oath. Prominent leaders in the cabinet include N. Anand, Aadhav Arjun and Sengottaiyan.
Political analysts described Vijay’s rise as a major shift in Tamil Nadu politics. For decades, Dravidian parties such as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dominated the state’s political landscape.
Many observers also compared Vijay’s political journey to former Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran, who successfully moved from cinema into politics.
Celebrations continued across Chennai after Vijay’s swearing in ceremony. TVK supporters gathered in large numbers and celebrated the party’s historic victory.
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