Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay stated the state's political landscape is now solely between his TVK party and the DMK, accusing the latter of 'family politics'. He vowed transparency and commitment to state rights and secularism.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay urges PM Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project without consent from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, citing legal and farmer concerns.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay ordered a swift investigation into the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore, assuring severe punishment for those involved in crimes against women and children. Two arrests have been made.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has allocated portfolios to his new cabinet, retaining key departments like home and police. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured a landmark victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces 2% DA hike for state government employees and teachers, from 58% to 60%, effective January 1, impacting 16 lakh beneficiaries and adding ₹1,230 crore to state expenditure
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay has demanded the scrapping of NEET-based medical admissions after the cancellation of the 2026 exam due to a paper leak, advocating for a return to Class 12 marks for state seat allocation.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay faces criticism for appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as OSD, contrary to the state's rationalist Dravidian ideology. After widespread backlash from allies and opposition, Vijay revokes the appointment.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is facing criticism for appointing astrologer Rathin Pandit as Officer on Special Duty and political wing secretary, with allies and opposition leaders questioning the move
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay faces criticism for appointing astrologer Rathin Pandey as OSD, sparking debate over rationalist ideology vs. private beliefs, with allies and opposition questioning the official government role.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political). This appointment, effective from the date of joining, aims to bolster Vijay's political and administrative team. Vettrivel is known for his association with the actor-turned-politician.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks. These shops are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. The directive follows a statewide inspection aimed at stricter regulation and addressing public concerns.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks. These shops are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. The directive follows a statewide inspection aimed at stricter regulation and addressing public concerns.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's choice of a sleek black suit for his oath-taking ceremony, inspired by his film 'Beast', signaled a deliberate move towards a new political image.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people.
C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising immediate welfare measures like free electricity up to 200 units. He emphasized performance, transparency, and a singular center of power, vowing to tackle fiscal mismanagement and drug abuse. Vijay also highlighted education, transport, and women's safety as key priorities, marking a new era of social justice.
C Joseph Vijay has become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He took the oath of office along with his cabinet members. This marks the formal assumption of power by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The party achieved a significant electoral victory on May 4. This win ended the long-standing dominance of traditional Dravidian parties.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party, TVK, emerged as the single largest in the assembly. Vijay secured the required majority with support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, unseating traditional Dravidian parties. He will seek a vote of confidence by May 13.
For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118.
For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still 10 short of the majority mark of 118.
Following the Tamil Nadu election results, AIADMK factions engaged in backroom dealings to either support or block C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming a government. While some AIADMK leaders attempted to engineer defections for TVK, Edappadi K Palaniswami opposed any support, leading to MLAs being moved to resorts.
