Actor-Politician Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Today
Why it matters
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), established just two years ago, has secured power in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 assembly elections. While Vijay’s party emerged as the single largest entity with 108 seats, it fell 10 short of the 118-seat majority mark. Following five days of negotiations and four meetings at Raj Bhavan, a coalition was formed with 12 additional MLAs from Congress, the Left, VCK, and IUML to reach a total of 120 seats.
This government formation marks a departure from the five-decade-old duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath to the new Chief Minister and his cabinet.
| Party | Seats Contributed |
|---|---|
| Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) | 108 |
| Indian National Congress | 5 |
| CPI / CPI(M) | 4 |
| VCK / IUML | 3 |
| Total | 120 |
Glossary
Coalition Government: A cabinet of a parliamentary government in which several political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that coalition.
MLAs-elect: Candidates who have secured victory in a legislative election but are awaiting the formal swearing-in process to become full voting members of the House.
NaukriSync Exam Angle
Polity & Governance: The event serves as a practical study on Article 164 of the Indian Constitution concerning the appointment of the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. Note the threshold of 118 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly and the mechanics of coalition governance when a single party fails to secure an absolute majority.