C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a grand ceremony attended by key political figures, marking a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics.
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was prominently present on stage when C Joseph Vijay took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Vijay's parents -- filmmaker S A Chandrasekhar and Shoba and actress Trisha were among the prominent personalities who attended the gala event at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay and his party leaders.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Chandrasekhar called it a proud and emotional moment for the family while Shoba Chandrasekhar said the occasion felt more special as it coincided with Mother's Day.
Former CMs, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, Vijay's wife Sangeetha and two children did not attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Leaders of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India-Marxist, and the Indian Union Muslim League also attended.
In his message, VCK chief Thirumavalavan extended his greetings on behalf of his party, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi.
BJP Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan and BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran too congratulated Vijay.