TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with Congress, Left, VCK and IUML support
On 10 May 2026 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai, after his party won 108 of 234 seats in its first Assembly election.
Summary
C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on 10 May 2026, administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, and nine TVK leaders were sworn in as ministers. In its first Assembly election the TVK won 108 of the 234 seats, short of the majority mark of 118, and formed the government with the support of the Congress (5 seats), CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML. The Governor asked Vijay to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly by 13 May, and PM Narendra Modi congratulated him. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor, who also administers the oaths of office and secrecy to ministers in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
Key facts
- Sworn in
- 10 May 2026, Chennai; C. Joseph Vijay (TVK) as Tamil Nadu CM
- Oath by
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar; 9 TVK ministers also sworn in
- Result
- TVK 108 of 234 seats in its debut election; majority mark 118
- Support
- Congress (5), CPI, CPI(M), VCK, IUML
- Floor test
- Vote of confidence by 13 May 2026
- Constitution
- Art. 164: Governor appoints CM; oath forms in Third Schedule
Practice MCQs 5 questions
C. Joseph Vijay, sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 10 May 2026, heads which party?
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Correct answer: A — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
Vijay is the president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK); the VCK was among the parties that backed his government.
Who administered the oath of office to C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 10 May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy; under Article 164(3) the Governor administers oaths to State ministers.
How many seats did the TVK win in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly in its first election in 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 108
TVK won 108 of 234 seats, short of the majority mark of 118, and formed the government with outside support.
Which of the following parties was NOT among those that backed the TVK government in Tamil Nadu in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — AIADMK
The TVK was backed by the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML; the AIADMK was not among its supporters.
Consider the following statements about Article 164 of the Constitution of India: 1. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by the Governor. 2. The forms of the oaths of office and secrecy for State Ministers are set out in the Second Schedule. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Article 164(3) says the oath forms are set out in the Third Schedule; the Second Schedule deals with salaries and allowances.