Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency: Swearing-In: Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Historic Shift: This marks the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu in nearly 60 years, breaking the state's long-standing Dravidian duopoly.
First Official Executive Orders: Immediately upon assuming charge at the State Secretariat, Chief Minister Vijay signed three crucial files Providing 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers (applicable to households consuming up to 500 units bimonthly).
Setting up a special task force for women’s safety. Establishing anti-drug trafficking units across the state. Political Mandate & Coalition Support Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member house, falling short of the 118 majority mark.
Alliance Numbers: With unconditional backing from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), alongside letters of support from the Congress, CPI, and CPI(M), the TVK-led coalition secured 120 MLAs.
Floor Test Deadline: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has directed the newly formed government to seek a vote of confidence in the State Assembly on or before May 13, 2026.Financial Dispute: Former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin sharply refuted Vijay's public claim that the previous DMK administration left the state treasury empty with a debt burden of ₹10 lakh crore, stating instead that efficient administration is what is required to execute welfare promises.