Tamil Nadu: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers in Vijay cabinet
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cabinet in Tamil Nadu has been expanded with the induction of two new ministers from the scheduled caste community. This brings the total number of SC ministers to eight, the highest representation in the state's history. The cabinet now includes a diverse group of ministers, reflecting various religions and social backgrounds.
- ▪The TVK cabinet now has eight ministers from the scheduled caste community, the highest in Tamil Nadu's history.
- ▪Shahjahan and Vanni Arasu were sworn in as ministers, increasing the total number of ministers to 35.
- ▪The cabinet includes representation from different religions and regions, aiming for social representation.
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Tamil Nadu: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers in Vijay cabinetThe new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam cabinet has eight SC ministers, the highest in Tamil Nadu's history, and includes diverse representation.Published on: May 23, 2026 5:04 AM ISTBy S Vijay Karthik, ChennaiShare viaCopy link The new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cabinet, headed by chief minister C Joseph Vijay, has eight ministers from the scheduled caste (SC) community, marking their largest representation in the state’s council of ministers.Tamil Nadu: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers in Vijay cabinetOn Friday, two MLAs from the SC community, AM Shahjahan, the Indian Union Muslim League’s (IUML) MLA from Papanasam, and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) general secretary and Tindivanam lawmaker, Vanni…
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