As Vijay prepares to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the first Cabinet of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government has also been finalised
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has approved Chief Minister-designate Vijay’s recommendation for a nine-member Cabinet ahead of the TVK leader’s oath-taking ceremony in Chennai.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the list of ministers recommended by Chief Minister-designate Joseph C Vijay ahead of the formation of the new government in the state.
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The approval came shortly before Vijay’s scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
The development formally clears the way for the formation of the first government in Tamil Nadu outside the DMK and AIADMK political formations in nearly seven decades.
Full list of ministers in Vijay’s first Cabinet
The nine leaders recommended for ministerial positions are:
- N. Anand
- Aadhav Arjuna
- Dr K.G. Arunraj
- K.A. Sengottaiyan
- P. Venkataramanan
- R. Nirmalkumar
- Rajmohan
- Dr T.K. Prabhu
- Selvi S. Keerthana
According to official communication from the Governor’s office, the recommendations submitted by Vijay have been accepted.
Several of the ministers are expected to handle important portfolios in the incoming government, though the final allocation of departments is yet to be officially announced.
Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister today
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay is scheduled to take oath as Chief Minister at 10 am on Sunday.
The oath of office will be administered by Governor Rajendra Arlekar in the presence of alliance leaders, political figures, party workers and invited guests.
The ceremony is expected to draw major crowds and widespread attention across Tamil Nadu due to Vijay’s popularity and the historic nature of the government formation.
TVK forms historic government
TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 108 seats.
Although short of the majority mark on its own, Vijay secured support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML to cross the required number in the 234-member Assembly.
Support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League proved crucial in helping TVK form the government.
Political analysts say the result represents one of the biggest changes in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape since the rise of Dravidian parties in the 1960s.
Majority test before May 13
Governor Arlekar has asked Vijay to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly on or before May 13.
Vijay, who won from both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies, is expected to resign from one seat as required under election rules.
Once completed, the TVK-led coalition government will begin its first full term in office amid high public expectations and intense political scrutiny.
Published: 10 May 2026, 09:23 am IST
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