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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expanded his cabinet, inducting new ministers including MLAs from IUML and VCK. This expansion also marks the return of the Congress party to the state government after 59 years.
The swearing-in ceremony for the new ministers-designate in Tamil Nadu took place on May 21, with a full list of cabinet members and their portfolios being released.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officially marking his transition from cinema to state leadership. His swearing-in ceremony and initial days in office were met with both public celebration and political controversies, including a dispute over the rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion, led by Vijay, includes seven Dalit ministers and an AI ministry, signaling a shift in traditional Dravidian power dynamics and coalition optics.
The Congress party has rejoined the Tamil Nadu government after 59 years, with two of its MLAs being inducted into Chief Minister Vijay's expanded cabinet. This marks a significant political development in the state.
The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has given its approval for incentives to be provided for 46 new projects, aiming to boost industrial development and investment in the state.
During a Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion, Governor Arlekar cautioned Congress MLA S. Rajesh Kumar for deviating from the written oath to praise party leaders, while Kumar and other new ministers took their oaths.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allocated portfolios to ten ministers in his cabinet, retaining the crucial home and police departments for himself. This announcement completes the formation of the new state government.