Nexus News Alert | Chennai, 21 May 2026 — In a major political development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet today with the induction of 23 new ministers, including two from Congress. This marks the entry of Congress into the TVK-led government, ushering in a coalition era in Tamil Nadu after 59 years.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers.
Key Highlights of TN Cabinet Expansion 2026
- Congress joins TVK government: Two Congress MLAs — S. Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan — took oath as ministers.
- TVK invites VCK and IUML: Minister Aadhav Arjuna extended an open invitation to VCK and IUML to join the cabinet.
- Total strength: The expanded cabinet now has 33 ministers including the Chief Minister.
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Prominent New Ministers in TN Cabinet Expansion
Several senior TVK leaders and allies took oath today, strengthening the new government’s representation across regions.
Congress leaders expressed confidence that being part of the government will help regain people’s trust in Tamil Nadu.
This TN Cabinet Expansion 2026 comes nearly two weeks after Vijay formed the government with external support. The inclusion of Congress signals a broader alliance approach to ensure stability.
The development is being seen as a significant step towards coalition politics in the Dravidian heartland. More details on portfolio allocation are expected soon.
Stay tuned with Nexus News Alert for the latest updates on TN Cabinet Expansion 2026, portfolio distribution, and political reactions.
