Tamil Nadu minister S Keerthana couldn’t take her oath as an MLA in the State Assembly on Monday because she failed to present her Certificate of Election, a mandatory requirement. Assembly officials asked for the document before allowing her to proceed. She was elected from Sivakasi, and was the last minister invited to take the oath.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, along with his cabinet ministers taking oaths as MLAs at the Chennai secretariat. In his address, Vijay pledged to run a transparent government and tackle the state’s financial situation. He also outlined priorities including education, roads, and improved water facilities.
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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister on Sunday, ushering in the first non-DMK and non-AIADMK government in 60 years. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Vijay, saying the formation reinforces self-respect and social justice. The swearing-in drew major leaders including Rahul Gandhi, signaling broad political attention.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy is scheduled to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Monday. The move marks a dramatic transition from the screen to the state’s top executive role, drawing immediate attention across politics and the public. Further details around his government and priorities are expected soon.
Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister in a ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground. Instead of a conventional event, the lineup is built around Bengali tradition—dhak beats, dhunuchi performances, Purulia Chhau dancers, folk artists, and symbolic tributes—designed to define the atmosphere of the historic milestone.
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia announced that Himanta will take oath as the state’s Chief Minister on May 12 at 11:00 AM at Khanapara Field in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend as Chief Guest. The BJP said senior party leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah and national president Nitin Nabin will also be present.
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With West Bengal Assembly election results sealed, the BJP has clinched a majority and confirmed it will form the next government. Party president Samik Bhattacharya says the new Chief Minister’s oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for May 9. The announcement follows a tense counting process where leads shifted across key districts before final tallies locked the outcome.
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