Tamil Nadu witnessed historic scenes as Vijay took oath as Chief Minister in a high-energy ceremony marked by massive crowds, loud cheers and emotional celebrations. Thousands of supporters gathered inside and outside Chennai's stadium as the actor-turned-politician officially began his tenure at the helm of the state. In his first speech after taking oath, Vijay promised a corruption-free, people-centric government and declared women's safety a top priority. Calling it a "new era" for Tamil Nadu, he assured supporters that public money would never be misused and emotionally described himself as the people's "son and brother."