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Aadhav Arjuna, 8 other TVK leaders sworn in as part of Vijay’s Tamil Nadu cabinet. Full list

Aadhav Arjuna, 8 other TVK leaders sworn in as part of Vijay’s Tamil Nadu cabinet. Full list

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder C Joseph Vijay took the oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Vijay at a gala event around 10 AM in the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (PTI) The event marks the first time a non-Dravidian party has formed the government in the state since 1967, breaking the traditional domination of the AIADMK and the DMK. Follow LIVE updates here. Meanwhile, governor Arlekar has approved the recommendation of CM-designate Vijay on the appointment of 9 ministers, the Lok Bhavan said in a release. The new Cabinet comprises a woman minister S Keerthana. “C Joseph Vijay, Chief Minister-designate, has recommended a list of nine persons to be appointed as Ministers on May 9. The Governor has approved the recommendation regarding the appointment of …

Vijay’s cousin sisters write him an emotional letter before he’s sworn in as TN CM: ‘Comeback isn’t just personal’

Vijay’s cousin sisters write him an emotional letter before he’s sworn in as TN CM: ‘Comeback isn’t just personal’

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As Tamil superstar Vijay crossed hurdle after hurdle to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today, his family staunchly stayed by his side. His cousin sisters, Keerthana Sundar and Pallavi Surendar, couldn’t help but get emotional as the actor-debut politician reached the finish line. His father, filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar, couldn’t be happier. (Also Read: Tamil Nadu Congress posts Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan-themed video to celebrate Vijay’s run-up to becoming Chief Minister) Vijay with his cousin sisters Keerthana Sundar and Pallavi Surendar. Vijay’s cousin sister pen emotional letter Keerthana and Pallavi released an emotional letter for ‘anna’ (elder brother) Vijay on their Instagram. They wrote, “You came back Stronger than ever. Sharper in vision. More focused on the people. Not for power. Not for noise. Only for us. Only for Tamil Nadu.” They further added, “A voice that connects. A journey built on trust, strength, and purpose. The comeback isn’t just personal – it’s emotional for millions.” They ended their letter with, “To the man loved by millions but always our Vijay Anna. …

Aadhav Arjuna, ‘Bussy’ Anand, Sengottaiyan among 9 TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10

Aadhav Arjuna, ‘Bussy’ Anand, Sengottaiyan among 9 TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder C. Joseph Vijay with N. Anand. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Nine Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Ministers are expected to be sworn in on the morning of Sunday (May 10, 2026), along with the party president and Chief Minister-designate C. Joseph Vijay. Also read: Tamil Nadu Government formation highlights on May 9, 2026 Those who have made it to the list submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar are ‘Bussy’ N. Anand (elected from T. Nagar constituency); Aadhav Arjuna (Villivakkam); K.G. Arunraaj (Tiruchengodu); K.A. Sengottaiyan (Gobichettipalayam); P. Venkataramanan (Mylapore); C.T.R. Nirmalkumar (Thirupparankundram); A. Rajmohan (Egmore); T.K. Prabhu (Karaikudi); and S. Keerthana (Sivakasi). Including Mr. Vijay (who has been elected from Perambur and Tiruchi East constituencies), Chennai will have five Ministers. As for the western belt, there will be two Ministers and the south, three. As of now, there will be one representative each for women and Scheduled Castes (SC).  Portfolios for all the Ministers are likely to be announced later. Published – May 09, 2026 11:55 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Chief Minister as BJP forms first-ever government in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Chief Minister as BJP forms first-ever government in West Bengal

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Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the Chief Minister of the first BJP-ruled West Bengal government, along with four other members of the state Council of Ministers led by him.  The other five members of the state Council of Ministers who were sworn in on Saturday include the former national vice-president and former state president of the BJP in West Bengal, Dilip Ghosh, fashion-designer-turned politician and two-time BJP legislator, Agnimitra Paul, former BJP Lok Sabha member and the former Union Minister of state for Home, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtania and Khudiram Tudu. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

West Bengal oath-taking updates: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal, five other MLAs also take oath

West Bengal oath-taking updates: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM of West Bengal, five other MLAs also take oath

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Security was tightened across key locations in Kolkata today ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in West Bengal, including at the residence of Chief Minister-designate Suvendu Adhikari, Brigade Parade Grounds, and outside former CM Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence. Heavy security deployment was seen outside Mr. Adhikari’s Chinar Park residence in Kolkata. Security arrangements were also intensified at the RCTC Ground, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to land before attending the ceremony. A multi-layered security apparatus, including central forces and Kolkata Police personnel, was put in place at Brigade Parade Grounds, the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP government. CRPF personnel were deployed outside Ms. Banerjee’s Kalighat residence amid heightened political activity in the city. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister

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BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds. The swearing-in ceremony, held in Kolkata, was attended by several senior BJP leaders and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, reflecting the significance of the party’s breakthrough in the eastern state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president JP Nadda and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were among the prominent leaders present during the oath-taking ceremony. Chief Ministers including Himanta Biswa Sarma, Manik Saha, Rekha Gupta and Pushkar Singh Dhami also attended the event and congratulated Adhikari on the BJP’s landmark electoral victory in West Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari Wins Bhabanipur And Nandigram The BJP Legislature Party had earlier unanimously elected Suvendu Adhikari as its leader following the party’s decisive mandate in the Assembly elections. Adhikari emerged as one of the biggest winners …

Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as Bengal chief minister: Time, date, venue, leaders to attend; all you need to know

Suvendu Adhikari to be sworn in as Bengal chief minister: Time, date, venue, leaders to attend; all you need to know

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After dethroning TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee from her bastion Bhabanipur in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari is set to take charge as chief minister of Bengal. Adhikari, Bengal’s first-ever BJP chief minister, will take oath tomorrow, in a rather high-profile ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the NDA expected to be in attendance. Newly selected chief minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari gesture during the BJP party meeting attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata, India, on Friday, May 8, 2026 (Hindustan Times) Suvendu, 55, was on Friday elected as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislature party leader in Bengal, which paved the way for him to take oath as the first BJP chief minister of the state. The key meet to pick the next chief minister of West Bengal was chaired by home minister Amit Shah in Kolkata. Addressing the party leaders at the meet, Amit Shah congratulated the elected MLAs and Suvendu Adhikari, saying that people put …

Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’

Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’

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On Wednesday, rumours circulated that actor Vijay would be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Thursday. After his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party took the lead in the polls, the actor-debut politician met with TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to seek support to form the government. Little did his fans know that the talks yielded no results, and TVK was told they didn’t have the majority. (Also Read: Kasthuri Shankar explains why Vijay’s TVK was not allowed to form government by TN governor) A TVK supporter and Vijay fan broke down outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. (PTI) Vijay’s fan breaks down as he’s not sworn in as CM PTI posted a video taken at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where the CM swearing-in ceremony was proposed to be held. They arrived early on Thursday, only to have the gates remain closed all day. “I came here without informing anyone, for this program. I did not know it was cancelled, and I am feeling sad. It’s just my …

Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

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Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies took oath on Thursday at Gandhi Maidan in Patna as part of a major expansion of the Samrat Choudhary-led cabinet in Bihar. Those who took oath as ministers in the Samrat Choudhary-led cabinet include Shrawon Kumar, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Nishant Kumar and Leshi Singh, along with Ram Kripal Yadav, Nitish Mishra, Damodar Rawat, Sanjay Singh (Tiger), Ashok Choudhary and many others from the NDA alliance. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 19 new Rajya Sabha members sworn in

Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 19 new Rajya Sabha members sworn in

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NCP-SCP leader Sharad Pawar and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale were among 19 new Rajya Sabha members who took oath here on Monday. The oath was taken in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present during the ceremony in the Rajya Sabha chamber, reported PTI. Floor leaders of respective parties were also present in the House. The newly elected members comprised five from Maharashtra, six from Tamil Nadu, five from West Bengal and three from Odisha. New Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu take oath According to PTI, Maya Chintaman Ivnate of the BJP unit in Maharashtra was the first to take the oath, followed by Pawar, who arrived in a wheelchair. Ramrao Sakharam Wadkute (BJP), Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare (SS) and Athawale (RPI-A) also took oath as members representing Maharashtra in the Upper House. Manmohan Samal (BJP), Sanrupt Mishra (BJD) and Dilip Kumar Ray (Ind) took oath as members from Odisha, while Constandine Ravindran (DMK), Christopher Manickam (Congress), L K …