Who was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026?

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The correct answer is Option A: C. Joseph Vijay. C. Joseph Vijay (Thalapathy Vijay) was sworn in as the 9th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026. The oath of office was administered at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of Chief Minister. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly consists of 234 elected seats. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats. TVK formed a coalition government with the Indian National Congress and other parties. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam was founded by Vijay in February 2024. TVK became the first non-Dravidian party to form government in Tamil Nadu since 1967. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had dominated Tamil Nadu politics for nearly six decades. Vijay contested the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East constituencies. On his first day, Vijay approved 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers. A special women’s safety force with a helpline was announced as a first-day government order. A statewide anti-drug mechanism was also introduced on the first day in office.

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