Tamil cinema superstar Vijay makes spectacular political debut in India
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known as Vijay, has made a significant political debut by winning the Tamil Nadu elections. His party, TVK, secured 108 out of 234 seats, challenging the long-standing dominance of established parties. Vijay was sworn in as the head of the Tamil Nadu government on May 10, 2026, marking a notable shift in the region's political landscape.
- ▪Vijay won the Tamil Nadu regional elections in May 2026.
- ▪His party, TVK, captured 108 out of 234 seats in the state assembly.
- ▪Vijay's election ended decades of dominance by the DMK and AIADMK parties.
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Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar after being sworn in as the head of the Tamil Nadu government in Chennai on May 10, 2026. R. SATISH BABU/AFP Like the hero he has so often played on screen, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, known as "Vijay", 51, defied all expectations. In early May, the Tamil cinema superstar won the regional elections in Tamil Nadu (southern India), overtaking the established political elite. Founded in 2024, his fledgling party, TVK, captured 108 out of 234 seats in the state assembly of this region of 84 million people. The actor was officially sworn in as the head of government for this state, a powerhouse of Indian industry, on May 10.
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