Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa sworn in as Chief Minister for consecutive second term

This is for the first time since the death of former chief minister MG Ramachandra Menon, who is popularly known as MGR, in 1987 that a party has returned to power for a consecutive second term in Tamil Nadu.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Centenary Auditorium at the Madras University this noon.

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Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah administered the oath of office to the Chief Minister and 28 members of the cabinet.

AIADMK MLA and former MP Semmalai will be the pro term speaker for the 15th Assembly.

Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu attended the ceremony on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government. Invitations have been sent to various dignitaries throughout the country.

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For the first time, the main opposition, DMK Party’s treasurer MK Stalin was also present.

On May 21, Jayalalithaa met state Governor K Rosaiah, where she staked claim to form the government.

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The ceremony took place at the century old auditorium of the Madras University. Since early morning, workers of the party have been streaming in to the city in large numbers to get a glimpse of their leader.

The ceremony was also relayed live in all the districts through the mobile vans with digital screens by the Information and Public relation department.

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