PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Sri Lankan President Congratulate Vijay on Becoming Tamil Nadu CM
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2024, following his party TVK’s victory with 108 seats and support from Congress-led allies. National and international leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulated Vijay, emphasizing cooperation and shared cultural ties.
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2024, at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. His party, the Tamil Viduthalai Kazhagam (TVK), secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, forming the government with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and the Indian Union Muslim League. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay via X, stating the Central Government would collaborate with Tamil Nadu to improve citizens’ lives. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay, who took the oath in the name of God alongside his cabinet ministers. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who attended the ceremony, called Vijay’s election a choice for ‘a new generation, a new voice, a new imagination.’ Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan wished the government success in delivering transparent and progressive governance. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted historical and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, expressing hope for strengthened India-Sri Lanka cooperation. Vijay’s swearing-in marks the first term of a government led by a former actor in Tamil Nadu’s political history.
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