Joseph Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM today after days of tense battle for majority support
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Summary
Tamil Nadu’s acting Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state but also asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13.
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Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Sunday, 10 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right