T.N. Cabinet expansion LIVE: Congress set to join Tamil Nadu’s first coalition government in decades

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to expand his 10-member Cabinet. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to more than 20 new Ministers on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to expand his 10-member Cabinet. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to more than 23 new Ministers at 10 a.m. in Lok Bhavan on Thursday (May 21, 2026).After being out of power for 59 years in Tamil Nadu, the Congress is poised to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by CM Vijay on Thursday (May 21, 2026), ushering in a coalition era in the Dravidian State. The party, which won five Assembly seats in the alliance led by the DMK, was the first to rush to Mr. Vijay’s aid as he fell short of the majority mark.Also read: The emerging Rahul Gandhi-Vijay political partnershipThe TVK also invited the VCK and the IUML to join the Cabinet. “We invite VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan to be part of the Council of Ministers. This is the wish of the Chief Minister as well. Similarly, the IUML should also join the Council of Ministers. We have conveyed our invitation to the IUML leaders,” Minister for Public Works and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna told reporters in Chennai.Follow here for live updates,May 21, 2026 09:38 CM Vijay is set to expand his 10-member CabinetAfter being out of power for 59 years in Tamil Nadu, the Congress is poised to join the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday (May 21, 2026), ushering in a coalition era in the Dravidian State.The party, which won five Assembly seats in the alliance led by the DMK, was the first to rush to Mr. Vijay’s aid as he fell short of the majority mark. TVK extends open invitation to VCK, IUML to be part of Tamil Nadu CabinetTVK invites VCK and IUML to join Vijay's Cabinet, emphasizing the importance of including secular parties in governance. Published - May 21, 2026 09:34 am IST