Vijay oath ceremony date and time: Check details about TVK chief taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM

The uncertainty surrounding government formation in Tamil Nadu ended on Saturday evening after Governor RV Arlekar handed the chief ministerial appointment letter to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay following support from smaller parties, including the VCK and IUML. With the backing of these parties, Vijay-led TVK secured the support of 120 MLAs, ending days of political suspense. The TVK had won 108 seats independently and depended on allied parties to achieve the majority required to form the government.

When is Vijay’s oath ceremony?

The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 10, at 10:00 AM.

Where will the oath ceremony take place?

The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

Where To Watch Vijay’s Oath-Taking Ceremony Live

Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony is expected to be widely broadcast across several platforms due to its major political significance. Viewers can watch the event live on:

• Leading national and regional television news channels
• Official social media accounts covering the ceremony
• Digital streaming platforms and YouTube channels run by news broadcasters

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi will be among the prominent leaders attending the swearing-in ceremony.

Following the meeting, the Governor appointed Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and invited him to form the ministry. The Governor has directed the chief minister-designate to seek a vote of confidence in the Assembly on or before May 13.

The current numbers backing Vijay include TVK’s 108 MLAs, Congress’ five, CPI’s two, CPI(M)’s two, VCK’s two and IUML’s two legislators. Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again with letters of support from allied parties to formally stake claim to form the government.