India, May 11 -- C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, days after trouncing the DMK in elections. A 9-member Cabinet, an amalgamation of youth and experience, was sworn-in to assist the CM in administration.

Here is a look at the profiles of the TVK ministers.

KA Sengottaiyan:

From his early days as a leader of Kullapalayam Panchayat in Coimbatore during the 1970s, Sengottaiyan has carved out a storied 50-year career in Tamil Nadu politics. His journey from a grassroots party worker to a 10-time legislator stands as a testament to his political endurance.

Born in 1948, Sengottaiyan's ascent began when he was just 29 years old.

His tireless work earned him his first MLA seat from the Sathyamangalam assemb...