J-K CM Abdullah Congratulates C J Vijay on Swearing-In
Vijay secured support from 120 MLAs and recommended nine ministers as the Governor asked him to prove his majority by May 13.
- On Sunday, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, marking a significant milestone after his party, TVK, won 108 seats in Assembly elections.
- Securing support from Congress, CPI, VCK, and IUML, Vijay crossed the majority mark of 118 seats and presented his coalition to Governor Arlekar on Saturday with 120 MLAs backing him.
- Governor Arlekar approved Vijay's recommended list of nine ministers for the Cabinet and tasked the Chief Minister with proving his majority in the Assembly by the 13th.
- Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin welcomed the transition, reiterating that his DMK-led alliance would not obstruct the new government and would function as a constructive opposition.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay on his appointment, assuring that the Centre will work closely with the state government to improve the lives of the people.
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Congratulatory messages pour in as TVK chief Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
My good wishes to Thiru Vijay - may he fulfil the hopes of the people of Tamil Nadu. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Vijay and said he is confident that under the TVK chiefs leadership, the ideals that have long defined the states political and social consciousness will continue to guide governance.
TVK’s post-poll strategy under scrutiny as inexperience, poor communication cloud Vijay's politics
Analysts say TVK’s WhatsApp outreach to potential allies, silence on Governor delays and weak strategy revealed cracks in Vijay’s transition from cinema superstar to chief minister.
Vijay's Selfie Moment with Rahul Gandhi After Taking Oath as CM of Tamil Nadu
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay shared a candid moment with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as he took out his phone to take a selfie with the Congress leader present at the stage after taking oath as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. India News | Vijay's Selfie Moment with Rahul Gandhi After Taking Oath as CM of Tamil Nadu.
"Real secularism and social justice": CM Vijay slams DMK's Rs 10 lakh cr debt, promises transparent rule in Tamil Nadu
"The DMK government has left us with a debt of Rs 10 lakh crore. The party has emptied the treasury," Vijay said after the swearing-in ceremony. He announced that his government would release a white paper on Tamil Nadu's finances covering the 2021-2026 period.
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