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Actor Vijay's TVK Forms Tamil Nadu Government, Ends Dual Rule
Film star C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, marking a significant political shift in the state. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party in the recent 2026 Assembly elections, securing 108 out of 234 seats. To reach the majority, TVK formed a coalition government with crucial support from the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. This historic victory breaks the over five-decade-long dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Tamil Nadu is a major industrial powerhouse, home to significant automobile and electronics manufacturing, including iPhone production.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 10, 2026.
His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party won 108 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections.
TVK formed a coalition government with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK.
The electoral outcome ends over five decades of Dravidian party dominance by DMK and AIADMK.
WHY IT MATTERS
This electoral outcome signifies a major political realignment in an industrially vital state, potentially reshaping governance, economic policies, and national political narratives in India.