New Delhi, May 10 -- Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today, 10 May, days after his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) debut performance in assembly polls. The swearing in was held at Chennai's prawling Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium ending days of uncertainty over government formation.

The TVK managed to clinch key support of the Congress, Left and two other smaller parties after the debutant party ended at 108 seats, 10 short of 118 , the majority mark in 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was also present at the mega event attended by sea of supports of Vijay.

Nine newly-elected TVK MLAs also took oath along with Vijay on Sunday. These include Aadhav Ar...