Chennai: Actor turned politician Vijay, the leader of the newly elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam takes oath as the CM of the state at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Governor Rajendra Arlekar formally appointed him on Saturday (May 9) after the party submitted letters of support from ‘key allies’ including the-IUML, Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M). Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
The high-profile event has attracted political leaders, film personalities, industrialists, and senior dignitaries from across the country, prompting authorities to enforce massive security arrangements in and around the venue.
Chennai city police deployed heavy security, intensified vehicle checks and imposed strict access control measures around the stadium ahead of the ceremony.
With a backing of 120 MLAs TVK chief managed to gain support for the designated number of seats, the Gov had approved Vijay’s claims to stake government.
This comes after three days of back-and-forth and high intensity drama over proving the majority to stake claim. According to reports, VCK was seeking Deputy CM and some key Cabinet posts in the TVK-led state government. However, no such conditions were mentioned in the letter of support. Vijay’s victory at the assembly elections ended a decade long monopoly.
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