Tamil Nadu politics witnessed a dramatic showdown inside the Assembly as Chief Minister Vijay secured a decisive victory in the high-stakes trust vote, reinforcing his government’s majority with a commanding display of numbers. The floor test turned into a major political spectacle after opposition parties staged a walkout, while murmurs of cross voting and rebel support within the AIADMK camp intensified pressure on the EPS faction. The trust vote proceedings saw Vijay emerge politically stronger, with alliance partners including Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML firmly backing the government during the crucial session. Meanwhile, alleged rebel signals from sections of the AIADMK triggered fresh debate over widening cracks inside the opposition camp. WATCH

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay has officially taken oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. The historic political moment witnessed a massive public turnout, top political leaders, celebrities and several industry faces in attendance as Vijay began a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics after a sweeping electoral victory on May 10. However, one moment from the ceremony has completely taken over social media. Actress Trisha Krishnan, who attended the event, appeared visibly emotional while Vijay delivered his first speech as CM. Viral visuals of Trisha holding back tears quickly spread across platforms, triggering intense online reactions, fan theories and heated debates.