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  Signal to BJP? Full Vande Mataram recited during Vijay's oath-taking in Tamil Nadu; CPI irked

  May 10, 2026 23:48 IST

  One of the highlights of Vijay's swearing in was that the event commenced with national song 'Vande Mataram' and not with Tamil Nadu's official song 'Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu'. The ceremony started with the singing of all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', followed by national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'.

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  Tamil Nadu CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency, retains Perambur

  May 10, 2026 17:07 IST

  TVK chief Vijay, who was sworn in as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu, had contested the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu from two seats - Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur. He had won both of the seats.

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  Vijay receives Guard of Honour, takes charge as Tamil Nadu CM at Secretariat | Video

  May 10, 2026 14:12 IST

  Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder-chief Vijay, 51, was sworn in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy in a colourful ceremony held in Chennai.

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  Vijay's gesture for 78-year-old KA Sengottaiyan steal spotlight at Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony

  May 10, 2026 12:13 IST

  As Sengottaiyan walked forward for the ceremony, Vijay, along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, remained standing throughout the oath-taking.

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  From free electricity to women's safety: Vijay signs first orders as Tamil Nadu CM

  May 10, 2026 11:43 IST

  In his first address, Vijay said he was not from any royal lineage and that people welcomed and accepted him. He said he will not deceive people with false promises.

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  PM Modi congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM, pledges centre-state cooperation

  May 10, 2026 11:30 IST

  PM Modi has congratulated Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM. In his message, he wished Vijay a successful tenure and said the Central Government will work together with the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare of the people.

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  Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Check full list of Cabinet Ministers

  May 10, 2026 10:58 IST

  Amid continuous "whistling" by TVK cadres and in the presence of top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister in the name of God and the ministers too took the oath in the name of God, unlike most in the outgoing DMK regime.

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  Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ends decades-old DMK-AIADMK era

  May 10, 2026 10:48 IST

  Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium after securing majority support in the Assembly. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), managed to cross the required 118-seat mark with backing from Congress and several other smaller parties.

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  Will not deceive people with false promises, says Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in his first address

  May 10, 2026 14:54 IST

  Vijay oath ceremony LIVE: TVK chief and newly elected Tamil Nadu CM Vijay is expected to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly through a vote of confidence on or before May 13.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arelkar, stakes claim to form govt, to take oath today

  May 10, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said he will take oath on Sunday. The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

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  'Ensure a stable govt is formed...': Stalin congratulates TVK as Vijay's number nightmare ends

  May 09, 2026 23:55 IST

  In a long post in Tamil on micro-blogging website X (previously Twitter), DMK president MK Stalin said that his party would respect the decision of Left parties and Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK to extend support to Vijay's TVK.

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  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: Uncertainty ends over govt formation as VCK extends support to TVK

  May 09, 2026 17:53 IST

  Vijay to become Tamil Nadu CM: VCK sources said the party, as of now, will extend outside support to Vijay in his bid to form TVK's maiden government.

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  Vijay's bodyguard posts cryptic note amid suspense in Tamil Nadu: 'Bigger picture unfolding'

  May 09, 2026 14:49 IST

  Vijay’s bodyguard Aroon Suresh shared cryptic social media posts asking supporters to remain patient and confident, saying “beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.”

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: Vijay's oath-taking tomorrow, Cong may be given 3 ministerial berths

  May 09, 2026 22:52 IST

  Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which won 108 seats in its maiden Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23, was initially 10 seats short of the majority mark. Following the results, the party reached out to DMK allies including CPI, CPI(M), IUML and VCK seeking support to form the govt.

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  TTV Dhinakaran flips the script on Vijay to keep him at bay from CM post, TVK counters with proof

  May 09, 2026 9:02 IST

  Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar for the third time in as many days on Friday, but again failed to prove majority, further delaying the TVK's hopes of forming the government despite emerging as the single largest party in the assembly elections by winning 108 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu: TTV Dhinakaran meets Governor, says Palaniswami has 120 MLAs, should form govt

  May 09, 2026 7:30 IST

  TTV Dhinakaran also alleged that his MLA is unreachable and suspects him of having switched sides. He gave a letter of support to EPS signed by the MLA to the Governor and accused the TVK of indulging in horse trading.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: DMK wanted us to support AIADMK which was unacceptable, say Left parties

  May 08, 2026 20:16 IST

  CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby said that the AIADMK will not secure the required support, stating that only a fixed number of MLAs have been elected by the people and legislators cannot be "imported" from elsewhere.

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  Vijay still short of majority as suspense continues over govt formation in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  May 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  TVK chief Vijay's bid to form the Tamil Nadu government has hit another hurdle, with his support slipping to 116 MLAs after the IUML withdrew backing, leaving him two short of the majority mark.

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  TVK moves Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor to invite it to form govt in Tamil Nadu

  May 08, 2026 19:33 IST

  TVK founder Vijay has met Governor Arlekar twice, requesting to be invited to form the government. However, no invitation has been extended so far to the new party.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay's TVK secures numbers to form govt as VCK, CPM and CPI extend support, say sources

  May 08, 2026 18:51 IST

  In the meantime, TVK chief Vijay will meet TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening on government formation, according to official sources. This would be his third meeting with the governor over staking the claim to form the government this week.

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  'Who is the betrayer?': Congress MP slams Stalin amid buzz over DMK-AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu

  May 08, 2026 11:10 IST

  The Congress was quick to support the TVK after being approached by Vijay's party. The TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, including two seats of Vijay. However, a party needs 118 MLAs for a majority in Tamil Nadu.

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  TVK's fate rests in hands of Left parties, VCK amid deadlock over govt formation in Tamil Nadu

  June 26, 2026 16:52 IST

  The TVK has 108 MLAs, including two that Vijay won. With five MLAs of Congress, the tally rises to 113. However, it will still be short by five MLAs. Vijay's fate now is in the hands of Left parties and Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation highlights: VCK demands Deputy CM's post for Thirumavalavan

  May 08, 2026 23:27 IST

  With IUML stepping aside, Vijay’s numbers have dipped below the threshold needed to form the government which has intensified uncertainty around Tamil Nadu's politics.

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  DMK-AIADMK govt in Tamil Nadu? EPS tells MLAs to stay united, 'good news coming'

  May 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly, falling just 10 short of gaining a majority. The DMK won 59 seats, and the AIADMK won 47 seats.

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  TVK warns all its MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK stake claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  May 07, 2026 23:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK sources suspects that the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister through political manoeuvring and alliance calculations.

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  DMK accuses Congress of 'betrayal' for joining hands with TVK after Tamil Nadu election results

  May 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  The DMK has sharply criticised Congress for exiting the secular alliance after the election results, calling it an act of betrayal. In a legislature party meeting, DMK passed a resolution alleging that Congress worked against coalition interests even during the election campaign.

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  'Prove numbers, then take oath': Tamil Nadu Governor's clear message to TVK's Vijay amid deadlock

  May 07, 2026 14:49 IST

  The meeting marked Vijay’s second interaction with Arlekar in two days. On Wednesday, the TVK chief had submitted a list of 112 supporting MLAs while formally staking a claim to form the government.

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  'Won't disturb for six months': Stalin says DMK to allow Vijay form Tamil Nadu govt

  May 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats. The Congress, with five seats, has decided to support TVK, but despite this, Vijay's party is five short of a simple majority in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.