Tamil Nadu’s new Assembly faces its first political test with the May 12 Speaker election. The DMK is likely to field senior MLA R. Sakkarapani against the ruling TVK-backed candidate, amid uncertainty over AIADMK unity and shifting opposition alliances in the House
TVK leader C Joseph Vijay became Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister after forming a coalition government following a hung Assembly verdict. Congress secured two Cabinet berths, marking its return to Tamil Nadu’s government after over 55 years alongside support from Left parties and allies
Floor test, not Lok Bhavan’s own arithmetic, is the proper instrument of democratic verification. The suspenseful drama in Tamil Nadu brings into focus the questionable role of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arleka in the entire episode
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced 200 units of free electricity and the SingaPen Special Task Force after assuming office. Backed by alliance partners, the new TVK government marked a historic political shift, ending decades of Dravidian party dominance in the state
TVK president and actor C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance. Backed by alliance partners securing 120 MLAs, Vijay now faces a crucial Assembly confidence vote before May 13 amid heightened political attention
TVK chief C Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with nine ministers. His government must elect a Speaker and win a trust vote by May 13. With a slim majority, every MLA’s presence tested
Chennai witnessed elaborate security and event arrangements ahead of TVK chief Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Political leaders, film personalities and industrialists attended the high-profile ceremony, while TVK secured majority support with backing from alliance and supporting parties
Actor C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending Dravidian dominance but falling short of majority. Coalition support is crucial as Governor weighs government formation amid a fractured mandate
