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Vijay set to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 10 but must win trust vote by May 13
TVK founder C Joseph Vijay is slated to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 10 after securing majority support. He met the Governor on May 9 to stake his claim, who accepted and invited him to form the government, with a binding condition to prove majority on the floor by May 13.
Why It Matters
The outcome hinges on whether Vijay can command a majority in the assembly; failure to secure support would force resignation and a potential shift in Tamil Nadu politics.
Timeline
3 Events
Oath planned for May 10; trust vote by May 13
May 9, 2026
Vijay is set to take oath as chief minister on May 10, 2026, with the trust vote to be held on or before May 13, 2026.
Governor sets condition: trust vote by May 13
May 9, 2026
The Governor told the new chief minister to prove his majority on the floor of the Tamil Nadu Assembly through a vote of confidence on or before May 13.
Vijay meets Governor to stake claim to Tamil Nadu government
May 9, 2026
Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met Governor RV Alekar at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the Tamil Nadu government; the Governor accepted the claim and invited him to form the ministry.