
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar congratulates TVK founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after the swearing in on May 10, 2026.
| Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 10, 2026) congratulated TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, and said the Central Government will keep working with the State Government to improve the lives of people.
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE updates
TVK chief and its Legislature Party Leader Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday (May 10, 2026). Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy in a colourful ceremony held in Chennai.
“Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people,” Mr. Modi said in a post on ‘X’.
Published – May 10, 2026 11:37 am IST


