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Vijay Takes Oath as 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

12 May 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSVijay Takes Oathas 13th ChiefMinister of TamilNadu12 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A new party founder has taken over the top post in Tamil Nadu. Within hours of taking office he cleared several welfare and law-and-order initiatives.

Key facts

  • Person: C. Joseph Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
  • Office: 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
  • Early decision 1: free electricity for eligible domestic consumers.
  • Early decision 2: a special task force for women’s safety.
  • Early decision 3: a special anti-narcotics task force.

Exam angle

  • Numbering: Vijay is the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
  • Party: TVK, which he founded.
  • Focus areas: free domestic power, women’s safety, anti-drug enforcement.

Test yourself

1. Vijay, sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, founded which party?

C. Joseph Vijay is the founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

2. C. Joseph Vijay took oath as which numbered Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

He was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

3. Which benefit did Chief Minister Vijay approve for eligible domestic consumers after taking office?

He approved free electricity for eligible domestic consumers.

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