New Delhi, May 12 -- Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay finally took oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May with the support of allies.

Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. However, the numbers were not enough for Vijay to form the government on his own. The TVK secured support from the Congress and several smaller parties to cross the majority mark of 118 in the House. However, Vijay must prove his majority on the floor of the Tamil Nadu Assembly before 13 May, Wednesday.

Congress party, which has extended support to TVK, is a former ally of the DMK. The party has five MLAs in the 234-member House. Vijay also received sup...