Governor administers oath to Vijay as CM

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar administered the oath of office to C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a ceremony in Chennai on Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, held in Chennai on 10 May 2026, alongside Governor Rajendra Arlekar.

C. Joseph Vijay and Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, were present during the Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony at Chennai on 10 May 2026.

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joined C. Joseph Vijay during the Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony, marking a significant moment in Tamil Nadu politics on 10 May 2026.

Rahul Gandhi, holding the position of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, witnessed the swearing-in of C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister in Chennai on 10 May 2026.

The presence of Rahul Gandhi at the swearing-in ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on 10 May 2026 underscored the alliance between the Congress party and Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu.

C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026, with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in attendance at the ceremony in Chennai.

The swearing-in ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026 marked a historic moment, with Rahul Gandhi present to witness the transition in state leadership.

C. Joseph Vijay delivered remarks during his swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026 in Chennai, outlining his vision for the state.

C. Joseph Vijay addressed attendees at his swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026, signalling the start of his administration in Chennai.