Joseph Vijay kicked off his Tamil Nadu tenure with a nine-member TVK cabinet that blends veteran leadership with first-time faces, professionals, and close aides. The lineup includes figures such as Sengottaiyan and Keerthana, signaling a carefully curated mix of experience and fresh representation as Vijay sets the tone for governance in the state.
Tamil Nadu’s newly sworn-in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message and said he is eager for the Centre’s active support for the state’s development. The actor-turned-politician took oath in Chennai and outlined a focus on people’s welfare and progress, positioning the new government for closer coordination with the central administration.
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Tamil Nadu’s 17th Legislative Assembly will convene for its first session on Monday, with newly elected MLAs set to take their oaths. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker elections are scheduled for Tuesday. Joseph Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister on Sunday after securing a majority with allied support, alongside the launch of three public welfare schemes.
C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and wasted no time issuing his first orders. He approved free electricity—200 units—for eligible consumers, while also setting up special task forces aimed at cracking down on drug-related crimes. Another focus of the push is strengthening women’s safety across the state.
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday at 3:15 pm, reports say. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has secured enough support to form the government, with parties like Congress and IUML backing the move. VCK’s unconditional support helped TVK cross the majority mark, and Vijay will meet the Governor to stake his claim.
Actor-politician Joseph Vijay is poised to form the next Tamil Nadu government after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar gave the go-ahead. Vijay is expected to take oath as Chief Minister tomorrow. The Communist Party of India and the Communist Party of India Marxist have pledged support to Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, reshaping the political balance as the state’s leadership transition nears.
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