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Tamil Nadu Politics
Vijay Becomes Tamil Nadu CM, Congress Alliance Jolts INDIA Bloc
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 10, 2026, marking a significant political shift in the state. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured 108 seats in the recent assembly elections, emerging as the single largest party. To form the government, TVK allied with the Indian National Congress, which broke its long-standing ties with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to offer support. The TVK also garnered backing from parties like VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and IUML, forming a coalition government. Vijay's political platform emphasizes secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism, a stance reiterated in his inaugural speech. This new alliance has sparked widespread discussions regarding the cohesion and future dynamics of the broader INDIA bloc at the national level.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Actor Vijay assumed office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026.
His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest in the 2026 assembly elections with 108 seats.
TVK formed a coalition government with the Indian National Congress and other parties, securing the necessary majority.
The Congress's decision to ally with TVK led to the dissolution of its decades-long partnership with the DMK, impacting the national INDIA bloc.
WHY IT MATTERS
The formation of a TVK-led government with Congress's support fundamentally alters Tamil Nadu's political landscape, ending decades of Dravidian party dominance and introducing new dynamics to the national opposition alliance.