Vijay Passes Crucial Floor Test, Proves Majority with 144 MLAs

Vijay has successfully passed a crucial floor test, proving his majority with the backing of 144 Members of Legislative Assembly. This comes despite some controversy, including the DMDK flagging his astrologer's appointment.

13 May, 06:13 — 13 May, 06:17

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Why this matters

A floor test is a constitutional mechanism to determine if the government or a chief minister enjoys the confidence of the legislature. Vijay's successful passage of this test confirms his government's stability and legitimacy, allowing him to proceed with his mandate.

Key entitiesVijay Edapaddi Palaniswami Radhan Pandit Vettrivel AIADMK DMDK TVK

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What sources agree on

Vijay passed a floor test
Vijay proved his majority with 144 MLAs

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Vijay secured 144 MLAs in the floor test

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AIADMK chief Edapaddi Palaniswami opposed the confidence vote

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DMDK flagged Vijay's astrologer's appointment

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Coverage gaps

Opposition from AIADMK chief Edapaddi Palaniswami and his party's 47 MLAs against the TVK

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DMDK flagging the appointment of Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, believed to be Vijay's astrologer

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual87d ago

Vijay finally proves majority, passes floor test with backing from 144 MLAs

Chaos erupted as AIADMK chief Edapaddi Palaniswami opposed the confidence vote and said that all of the party's 47 MLAs would stand against the TVK.

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ndtvMostly Factual87d ago

Vijay Faces Crucial Floor Test, DMDK Flags His Astrologer's Appointment

Radhan Pandit Vettrivel is believed to have predicted a "tsunami victory" for Vijay ahead of polls.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 13 May, 06:13|Full coverage: 2 · 4m|Window: 4m

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ndtv13 May, 06:13First to report

Vijay Faces Crucial Floor Test, DMDK Flags His Astrologer's Appointment

hindustan-times13 May, 06:17Latest update

Vijay finally proves majority, passes floor test with backing from 144 MLAs

Story evolution

The initial focus on the floor test's outcome expanded to include a political controversy surrounding an astrologer's appointment, adding a layer of intrigue to the story.

Pre-Floor TestPrior to May 13 morning

Vijay was facing a crucial floor test to prove his majority.

Floor Test and OppositionMay 13 morning

Vijay passed the floor test with 144 MLAs, facing opposition from AIADMK.

Controversy EmergesMay 13 morning

A controversy regarding Vijay's astrologer's appointment was flagged by DMDK.

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Vijay Passes Crucial Floor Test, Proves Majority with 144 MLAs

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Vijay finally proves majority, passes floor test with backing from 144 MLAs

Vijay Faces Crucial Floor Test, DMDK Flags His Astrologer's Appointment

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Vijay Faces Crucial Floor Test, DMDK Flags His Astrologer's Appointment

Vijay finally proves majority, passes floor test with backing from 144 MLAs

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