Two Congress leaders to join Vijay's Tamil Nadu cabinet today, first in 59 years as party eyes Rajya Sabha berth
The Congress party is set to join the Tamil Nadu cabinet for the first time in 59 years, with two MLAs taking oath as ministers. This move comes as the party negotiates for a Rajya Sabha seat in the state. The induction marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as it forms a coalition government with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- ▪Congress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan will take oath in the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday.
- ▪This is the first time Congress will be part of an alliance in Tamil Nadu in 59 years.
- ▪The Congress party is negotiating for a Rajya Sabha berth from Tamil Nadu as part of its new alliance.
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Two Congress leaders to join Vijay's Tamil Nadu cabinet today, first in 59 years as party eyes Rajya Sabha berthCongress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan will take oath to join the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday. Published on: May 21, 2026 4:49 AM ISTBy S Vijay Karthik, Saubhadra ChatterjiShare viaCopy link The Congress party is set to join the Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday, marking the first time it will be part of an alliance in the southern state in 59 years.The Congress is also negotiating with chief minister Vijay for a Rajya Sabha berth from Tamil Nadu with CV Shanmugam, the DMK MP, set to retire from the Upper House in June.
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