On behalf of the President of India’s neighboring country Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay has been congratulated on his swearing-in. In his message, he said that Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka have long had strong ties of history, culture, trade and people to people. He said that the relations between India and Sri Lanka are continuously strengthening and there is a lot of potential for economic cooperation and new opportunities between the two countries in the coming times.
The message also said that he is excited to work with the Government of Tamil Nadu for development, prosperity and progress under the strong India-Sri Lanka partnership. Congratulating the people of Tamil Nadu and Chief Minister Vijay, he said that the people of Sri Lanka also wish him a successful tenure.
Congratulations to Hon. C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations. Our future holds immense economic promise and…
— Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) May 10, 2026
Ceremony in the presence of Rahul Gandhi
C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a colorful ceremony here on Sunday (May 10, 2026) in the presence of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and with this, for the first time in 60 years in this southern state, a government of a party other than Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) was formed. Actor (51) turned leader Vijay’s first cabinet is young and experienced. There are both types of leaders. The main team of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief has also got a place in it.
What did Vijay say in his address?
In his first address, Vijay said that he was not from any royal family, but people accepted him. He said that he will not deceive the people by making false promises. He said that a new governance system has started and a new era of genuine, secular and social justice is beginning. Vijay’s father S A Chandrashekhar and his mother Shobha, top actress Trisha and a large number of invitees attended the swearing-in ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Vijay signed government files for the first time and promised to provide 200 units of free electricity to domestic consumers and to ensure safety of women. Governor RV Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay and nine members of his cabinet. The ministers who took oath included veteran leader of Dravidian politics K A Sengottaiyan and young faces Dr T K Prabhu and S Keerthana.