TVK’s Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and leader of the single largest party C. Joseph Vijay will take oath as the Chief Minister on Sunday (May 10, 2026) at Nehru Stadium in Chennai at 3.15 p.m.

Mr. Vijay earlier called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai to stake claim to form a government in Tamil Nadu, ending the nail-biting political uncertainty that prevailed in the State. Mr. Vijay has the support of 120 MLAs-elect in the 234 member House.

This is the fourth time Mr. Vijay has met the Governor in a period of four days. Earlier in the day, Mr. Vijay met the Governor after the VCK and IUML extended unconditional support to TVK. Mr. Vijay was accompanied by leaders from the Congress, VCK, CPI (M), CPI, and IUML, during his meeting with Governor.