Tamil NaduMonday, 11 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/11-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
Tamil Nadu gets C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister; 234-member Assembly and Article 164 in focus
On 10 May 2026, C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at Chennai, with Article 164 and the 234-member Assembly in focus.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 10 May 2026, C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai after TVK secured 120 seats in the 234-member Assembly.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu has a 234-member unicameral Legislative Assembly.
- The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office.
- TVK won 120 seats and formed the government with external alliance support.
- Article 164 says the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister for other ministers.
Exam lens
Question type: polity and state governance; remember Article 164, Article 163, 234 seats, Chennai venue, and the Governor’s role. TNPSC may ask who appoints the Chief Minister and how the Council of Ministers is formed.