Vijay meets ex-CM MK Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi
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Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay met former CM and DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday, a day after the actor-turned-politician took the oath following a historic election win that ended the decades-long dominance of Dravidian parties. It is unclear what the leaders discussed at the meeting. But some reports said the visit was a "courtesy call."
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Meeting held at the Stalins' residence
#WATCH | Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets former CM and DMK President MK Stalin and former Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at their residence.
— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2026
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Don't blame us for Tamil Nadu's financial situation: Stalin
Stalin had already congratulated Vijay before their meeting. However, he advised his successor not to blame the previous government for Tamil Nadu's financial situation. He asked Vijay to focus on fulfilling promises made to the people instead. "Don't start saying right away that the government has no money," Stalin said in a post on X after Vijay took oath with his team of ministers.
Stalin
DMK chief defends his government's financial management
Stalin defended his government's financial management, saying they implemented many welfare schemes despite challenges like COVID-19 and floods. He also responded to Vijay's allegations of a ₹10 lakh crore debt left by the previous government. "The debt level of Tamil Nadu is within the permitted limits," he said, adding that the state's financial position was explained in February's budget.
Cabinet
Vijay took oath on Sunday
Vijay was finally able to take the oath after days of uncertainty following backing from smaller parties. TVK won 108 seats, leaving it 10 short of a majority in the 234-member assembly. Even with the Congress's support (5 seats), the party still lacked a majority, holding it back from forming the new government. On Saturday night, Vijay received an appointment letter from the governor.
Seats
TVK now has support from 120 MLAs
The TVK now has support from four parties, including the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). All the four parties have two assembly seats each, which means the TVK now has support from 120 legislators.