Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: India

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Indian film star Vijay becomes chief minister of Tamil Nadu

Indian actor C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Party won the state elections. This victory marks a significant shift in the state's politics, with a film star taking the reins of government. Vijay is now leading the administration of Tamil Nadu.

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