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  End of 59-year drought for Congress in Tamil Nadu as two MLAs join Vijay's cabinet today

  May 21, 2026 0:03 IST

  Congress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P. Vishwanathan will be inducted into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vijay, on Thursday. This marks the first time in 59 years that Congress will have a minister in the state government.

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  TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK expels lone MLA S Kamaraj over support to Vijay's TVK

  May 12, 2026 15:49 IST

  The action comes after days of drama over AMMK lone MLA S Kamaraj's support to the TVK's Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The TVK initially claimed it had signed support from Kamaraj, but party chief TTV Dhinakaran denies it, accusing Vijay's party of horse-trading.

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  Madras High Court bars TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in floor test, here's why

  May 12, 2026 12:24 IST

  The Madras High Court has barred TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in the Tamil Nadu assembly floor test following a petition by former minister KR Periyakaruppan, who lost by one vote.

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  AIADMK stares at split as 30 MLAs back Shanmugam as party's floor leader, want EPS to step down

  May 11, 2026 23:43 IST

  Majority of the 47 MLAs of the AIADMK have backed CV Shanmugam to be made party's floor leader in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. They also want Edappadi Palaniswami to step down from position over party's dismal performance in the 2026 assembly elections.

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  Cracks in AIADMK? Palaniswami faces revolt as senior leaders push for leadership overhaul

  May 11, 2026 16:12 IST

  Following AIADMK's unimpressive performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, calls are being made for a leadership change in the party, and many leaders want Palaniswami to quit from his position.

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  CM Vijay calls on DMK chief MK Stalin in first meet following 2026 Tamil Nadu elections | WATCH

  May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met DMK president MK Stalin at the latter's residence in Chennai. The meeting between the two leaders comes a day after Vijay's swearing in ceremony.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arelkar, stakes claim to form govt, to take oath today

  May 10, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said he will take oath on Sunday. The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am at Nehru Stadium in Chennai.

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  Vijay's bodyguard posts cryptic note amid suspense in Tamil Nadu: 'Bigger picture unfolding'

  May 09, 2026 14:49 IST

  Vijay’s bodyguard Aroon Suresh shared cryptic social media posts asking supporters to remain patient and confident, saying “beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.”

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: Vijay's oath-taking tomorrow, Cong may be given 3 ministerial berths

  May 09, 2026 22:52 IST

  Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which won 108 seats in its maiden Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23, was initially 10 seats short of the majority mark. Following the results, the party reached out to DMK allies including CPI, CPI(M), IUML and VCK seeking support to form the govt.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation highlights: VCK demands Deputy CM's post for Thirumavalavan

  May 08, 2026 23:27 IST

  With IUML stepping aside, Vijay’s numbers have dipped below the threshold needed to form the government which has intensified uncertainty around Tamil Nadu's politics.

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  DMK-AIADMK govt in Tamil Nadu? EPS tells MLAs to stay united, 'good news coming'

  May 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly, falling just 10 short of gaining a majority. The DMK won 59 seats, and the AIADMK won 47 seats.

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  TVK warns all its MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK stake claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  May 07, 2026 23:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK sources suspects that the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister through political manoeuvring and alliance calculations.

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  'Won't disturb for six months': Stalin says DMK to allow Vijay form Tamil Nadu govt

  May 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats. The Congress, with five seats, has decided to support TVK, but despite this, Vijay's party is five short of a simple majority in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar meets CPM leaders to seek majority

  May 07, 2026 23:13 IST

  The TVK convened a key meeting of its newly elected MLAs in Chennai as members pressed for clarity on when the party would stake a claim to form the government. With 108 seats and support from the Congress’s 5 MLAs, the party still falls short of the 118 needed for a majority in the state Assembly.

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  AIADMK rules out support to Vijay in Tamil Nadu government formation after EPS meet

  May 06, 2026 23:39 IST

  This statement from the party was issued following a meeting at Edappadi Palaniswami's residence.

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  Who is CV Shanmugam? The AIADMK leader at the center of alliance push with Vijay's TVK

  May 06, 2026 12:22 IST

  Recent reports suggest that Shanmugam is at the forefront of mobilising AIADMK MLAs who are in favour of supporting TVK. A large group of MLAs reportedly gathered at his office in Chennai to discuss the situation.

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  DMK calls Congress 'backstabbers' after its support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

  May 06, 2026 9:58 IST

  Annadurai further said that Congress had gone against the electoral mandate within a very short time after results were declared. He also warned that such decisions could impact trust among other opposition leaders.

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  Congress claims TVK sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit

  May 05, 2026 23:46 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, falling short of the halfway mark. He needs the support of 10 MLAs to form a government with a simple majority.

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  Vijay, TVK chief, likely to take oath as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7: Sources

  May 05, 2026 18:17 IST

  Tamil Nadu is set for a major transformation as Vijay is likely to take charge as Chief Minister following TVK's remarkable victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. With 108 seats, TVK has broken decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in the state.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026, who lost ground, who gained?

  May 05, 2026 17:20 IST

  From DMK’s dominance in 2021 to a fractured mandate in 2026, the shift is unmistakable. Voters have signaled a desire for change, opening the door for new political forces and redefining the future of Tamil Nadu politics.