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title: "How did actor Vijay become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?"  
description: "How did actor Vijay become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?"  
author: "Amelia D'cruz"  
published: 2026-11-14  
updated: 2026-11-14  
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category: "Current Affairs"  
tags: ["Vijay CM", "TVK", "Tamil Nadu politics", "Coalition Government", "2026 elections"]  
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# How did actor Vijay become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?



## Answers

### Answer by Katharina Neumann

**C. Joseph Vijay**, one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars, took oath as **Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026**.

His party, **Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)**, was barely two years old when it contested the election. It emerged as the single largest party but fell short of a majority on its own in the 234-member Assembly. After about a week of negotiations, TVK secured outside support from other parties and reached **120 seats**, two more than the majority mark of 118, forming the **first coalition government in Tamil Nadu's history**.

Why it is significant:

- For decades, Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the **DMK and AIADMK**. Vijay is the first leader in decades to become Chief Minister from outside this framework.
- It continues Tamil Nadu's long tradition of film stars entering politics, following M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa.
- Coalition governments are new for the state and may change how its politics works.

Among his first announcements were steps related to free power, women's safety and an anti-drug drive. For the wider election picture, read 2026 Assembly results.


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