2 Congress MLAs, 21 from CM Vijay's TVK take oath in historic Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion
The Tamil Nadu cabinet has expanded with the inclusion of 23 new members, marking a historic moment as Congress joins the cabinet for the first time in nearly 60 years. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) now has a total of 33 ministers, including two from Congress. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, officiated by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
- ▪The cabinet expansion includes 21 MLAs from CM Vijay's TVK and 2 from Congress.
- ▪This is the first time Congress has been part of the Tamil Nadu cabinet in 59 years.
- ▪The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan, administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
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2 Congress MLAs, 21 from CM Vijay's TVK take oath in historic Tamil Nadu cabinet expansionThis is the first time in nearly 60 years that Congress is part of Tamil Nadu cabinet.Updated on: May 21, 2026 11:11 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Nearly two weeks after forming government, chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK Cabinet was expanded on Thursday with the scheduled inclusion of 23 new members, including two Congress MLAs — a first in nearly six decades.Tamil Nadu chief minister and TVK supremo Vijay (PTI/File)The swearing-in ceremony began at the Lok Bhavan at 10 am, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office to the minister-designates.
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