Tamil Nadu Congress posts Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan-themed video to celebrate Vijay's run-up to becoming Chief Minister

In India in May 2026, Vijay, the TVK chief, took the oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him and said he will keep working with the Tamil Nadu government. Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in, and MK Stalin sent greetings with advice for the new chief minister. The full Vande Mataram was recited at the event, and Hindustan Times noted 'secular' as a buzzword in Vijay's first speech. Tamil Nadu Congress posted a video themed on Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to celebrate Vijay's rise.

Modi also attacked Congress, calling it 'parasitic' for ditching the DMK and accusing it of betraying allies and of indecision over Kerala. Congress replied by reminding Modi of a 50-day delay in choosing the Delhi chief minister. Separately, Modi called for work from home and cuts in petrol and gold purchases amid the West Asia crisis, and Amit Shah praised the appeal.