New Delhi, May 11 -- Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has finally taken oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after a stellar debut in the recently held assembly elections. Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, created history by effectively ending the six-decade-long duopoly of the two major Dravidian parties in the state - the DMK and AIADMK.

Now that Vijay is at the helm, all eyes will be on how his government fulfils his pre-poll promises. The TVK's manifesto focused on what it called 'people-centric' welfare, targeting significant economic support for women, farmers and youth to secure a 'Vettri Tamil Nadu' (Successful Tamil Nadu).

The key promises included Rs.2,500 monthly assistance for women, 200 units of free elect...