Congress set to join TN’s first coalition government on Thursday
The Congress party is set to join Tamil Nadu's first coalition government after 59 years, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The party will induct two of its members into the Cabinet, with portfolios likely assigned for Tourism and Higher Education. This coalition marks a significant political shift in the Dravidian State, with potential for further alliances with other parties.
- ▪The Congress party is joining the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government in Tamil Nadu.
- ▪Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will expand his Cabinet to include Congress members.
- ▪Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office to new Ministers.
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After being out of power for 59 years in Tamil Nadu, the Congress is poised to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday, ushering in a coalition era in the Dravidian State.The party, which won five Assembly seats in the alliance led by the DMK, was the first to rush to Mr. Vijay’s aid as he fell short of the majority mark.Mr. Vijay is set to expand his 10-member Cabinet. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to more than 20 new Ministers at 10 a.m. in Lok Bhavan on Thursday.Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal on Wednesday said party president Mallikarjun Kharge had approved the induction of Congress Legislature Party leader S. Rajesh Kumar (Killiyoor) and P.
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