Tamil Nadu Today: Vijay calls on Stalin at his residence
Tamil Nadu's newly sworn-in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has begun his term by meeting with various political leaders across the state. Meanwhile, the legislative assembly saw procedural delays and internal party leadership disputes regarding the AIADMK party.
Why it matters
This highlights the shifting political landscape and power dynamics in Tamil Nadu following the recent legislative assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, his nine Cabinet colleagues, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, former Chief Ministers Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) and O. Panneerselvam (now DMK) are among the 231 elected representatives who took oath as members of the 17 th Legislative Assembly today (May 11, 2026). AIADMK senior member C.Ve. Shanmugam (who has been holding consultations with a large group of party MLAs) did not take oath.
The article reports on political events and procedural actions in a straightforward, journalistic manner.
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