From snapping selfies with alliance leaders on stage to assisting with moving a table right after the ceremony, Vijay’s actions quickly became a hot topic on social media as videos and images from the swearing-in event circulated widely.
Vijay captures a selfie moment with Rahul Gandhi
One standout moment from the swearing-in ceremony occurred when Vijay halted the proceedings to snap a selfie with Rahul Gandhi and other dignitaries on stage.
Choosing a black suit over the customary white dhoti and shirt typically worn at Tamil Nadu political functions, Vijay was also seen capturing a 360-degree video of the enthusiastic crowd in attendance after taking the oath.
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay records a video on his phone with Lok Sabha LoP & Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, TVK leaders and party supporters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.https://t.co/rbVszl1lPs#Vijay #RahulGandhi #TVK #TamilNadu
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) May 10, 2026
The ceremony was officiated by Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and marked the inaugural governance of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the state.
Attendees included Vijay’s parents, filmmaker S A Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar, along with actress Trisha Krishnan and numerous political figures from alliance parties.
Viral video of Vijay assisting with a table
Another viral moment after the ceremony featured Vijay helping a group lift and move a table on stage once the event concluded.
The widely circulated video shows the newly inaugurated chief minister casually stepping in to lend a hand before continuing with the agenda. Supporters on social media lauded him for his humility and relatable demeanor despite his new position.
Tamil Nadu: A simple yet striking down-to-earth moment from CM Vijay.
During an event, #CMVijay stepped in to help move the table dais, a gesture that quickly gained public attention and sparked admiration for his grounded character. pic.twitter.com/fOk1bjDZIh
— South Matters (@SouthMatters) May 10, 2026
The clip surfaced shortly after Vijay completed signing his initial official documents as chief minister and engaged with leaders and supporters at the venue.
Vijay’s remarks following the oath as Tamil Nadu CM
In his inaugural speech post-oath, Vijay expressed gratitude to the citizens of Tamil Nadu for their backing and labeled the moment “a new beginning.”
“Let us all come together to give Tamil Nadu a fresh new government. This is a new beginning, the dawn of a new era of secular social justice,” Vijay proclaimed during his address.
He characterized himself as an everyday individual, promising to refrain from making unrealistic commitments to the public.
“I am not a divine envoy or a prophet. I am just an ordinary person leading a typical life. I will not mislead you with false promises. I will only guarantee what is achievable,” he asserted.
“This is a new beginning. A new era of real, secular & social justice starts now,” said CM Joseph Vijay after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Naduhttps://t.co/UVoKceQVVj#CMJosephVijay #Vijay #TVK #TVKVijay #VijayThalapathy #RahulGandhi #Congress #CPI #TamilNadu
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) May 10, 2026
Emphasizing his connection with the electorate, Vijay mentioned he did not come from a political lineage and viewed himself as one of the people.
“I am not from a royal lineage. I am just like your son, your daughter, your elder brother, or your younger brother,” he stated while addressing the audience.
Vijay assured the crowd that there would be “no power centres” in his administration, committing to being solely responsible for the government’s operations.
TVK ends the dominance of DMK and AIADMK
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections marked a significant political shift in the state, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rising as the single largest party in its inaugural electoral contest.
TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, surpassing the majority threshold with support from allied partners including Congress, VCK, CPI, CPI(M), and IUML.
This victory ended the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu politics.
