Vijay Sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Promises Free Electricity and Social Justice

Immediately after being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu , TVK founder Vijay signed documents allowing 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers, for setting up a special force for women's safety and also for anti-drug trafficking units across the state. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT He asserted that a new era committed to "real secularism and social justice" began now. Addressing the crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, he stated there will not be any power centres other than him, and that he will be the only centre of power. Also Read:Thalapathy to Muthalamaichar: Highlights from Vijay's oath-taking Also Read:From Thalapathy to Muthalamaichar: Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Key highlights from event He extended his gratitude to the Congress, VCK, IUML and Left parties for their support to his party to form the government. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT He thanked the children and said it was because of them that the TVK won as they persuaded their families to vote for his party. His cabinet was a mix of young and experienced members, with the 51 year-old actor-turned-politician's core team finding place in his maiden ministry. ADVERTISEMENT Published 10 May 2026, 13:14 IST India News Tamil Nadu Indian Politics Vijay TVK Follow us on : Follow Us Read More