Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as MLA at Chennai Secretariat
Pro-tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah administered the oath as Vijay began formal duties after taking charge as the 13th chief minister and approving 200 units of free power.
- On Monday, the Tamil Nadu Assembly convened its first session as Pro-tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah administered oaths to newly elected members. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who took his own oath on Sunday, leads the new government.
- The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam achieved historic success in recent elections, winning 108 seats as the single largest party. Falling ten short of the 118-seat majority mark, the party secured support from Congress, VCK, Left parties, and IUML.
- Chief Minister Vijay signed initial orders for 200 units of free power supply and established Special Task Forces to tackle drugs and ensure women's safety. He pledged to run a "transparent government," performing all actions "openly."
- Former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was elected Leader of the Opposition for the DMK Legislature Party. Vijay blamed the previous DMK government for "poor financials," alleging they emptied the treasury after borrowing over Rs 10 lakh crore.
- The Assembly is expected to witness the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker later this week. Lawmakers arrived carrying election certificates issued by the Election Commission amid tight security arrangements around the complex.
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The Economic TimesTamil Nadu CM Vijay takes oath with A-team as MLA at Chennai secretariat
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He and his cabinet ministers took their oaths as Members of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. CM Vijay pledged to run a transparent government and address the state's financial situation. He promised to focus on education, roads, and water facilities.
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Following a historic win, TVK Chief C. Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s 13th CM, ending DMK-AIADMK dominance. With 120 MLAs' support, the new government begins its first Assembly session on Monday. Pro-tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah will administer the oath to legislators ahead of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker elections. 🗳️ Tamil Nadu Assembly To Meet on May 11; Protem Speaker MV Karuppaiah To Administer Oath of Office to Newly Electe…
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