CM Vijay-led Cabinet in Tamil Nadu expands to 33; Congress joins government after 59 years
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has expanded from 10 to 33 members with the addition of 23 new MLAs, including two from the Congress party. This marks the first coalition government in the state after Congress joined the government for the first time in 59 years. The Cabinet is expected to undergo further expansion as invitations have been extended to other parties to join.
- ▪The Cabinet expansion occurred on May 21, 2026, with the induction of 23 new MLAs.
- ▪Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to the new Ministers.
- ▪The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has invited the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) to join the government.
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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Thursday (May 21, 2026) expanded from 10 to 33 with the induction of 23 new MLAs, including two from the Congress, making it the State’s first coalition government.Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the Minister-designates at Lok Bhavan in Chennai in the presence of Mr. Vijay. With the induction of Congress MLAs into the Cabinet, the party has joined the government after 59 years.Meet the new Ministers in Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s expanded CabinetThe Cabinet expansion took place almost 10 days after Mr.
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