Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expands cabinet by inducting 23 more ministers, Congress joins government after 59 years
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded his cabinet by inducting 23 new ministers, including two from the Congress party. This marks the Congress's return to the Tamil Nadu government after a 59-year absence. The cabinet now includes new ministries focused on artificial intelligence, human resources, and the welfare of non-resident Tamilians.
- ▪The Congress party has joined the Tamil Nadu government for the first time since 1967.
- ▪The cabinet expansion increased the total number of ministers to 33, with a significant number being first-time lawmakers.
- ▪Four new ministries were created, including one for artificial intelligence and another for human resources management.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expands cabinet by inducting 23 more ministers, Congress joins government after 59 yearsCongress MLAs S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan took the oath as ministers in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government.Published on: May 22, 2026 11:20 AM ISTBy S Vijay KarthikShare viaCopy link Two Congress legislators were among 23 ministers inducted into Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led council of ministers on Thursday, making the party a part of the government in the southern state for the first time in 59 years.
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