CHENNAI: TVK president C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu by Governor R V Arlekar on Sunday morning. The ceremony took place at Nehru Stadium, where nine of his party colleagues also took the oath of office as ministers.
Ministers Sworn In
The ministers who were sworn in include N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K G Arunraj, K A Sengottaiyan, P Venkatramanan, C T R Nirmal Kumar, Rajmohan, T K Prabhu, and S Keerthana. The event marked a significant political shift in the state.
Dignitaries Present
Congress leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi was present on the stage during the ceremony. While leaders from DMK and AIADMK were absent, TNCC president K Selvapeunthagai attended the event. Vijay's parents S A Chandrasekar and Shobana, actor Trisha, and lottery baron Santiago Martin were among the notable figures in the audience.
Ceremonial Changes
The event commenced with the singing of Vande Mataram, marking a departure from the existing practice of starting government events with Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu. This change has drawn attention and sparked discussions.
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Ram Sundaram, also known as Ram M Sundaram, is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Chennai. He covers commute, trial courts, and political affairs, bringing extensive experience to his reporting.
