Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. File
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The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government assumed office and won the trust vote, began with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s address to the House on Thursday (June 18, 2026).This is Mr. Arlekar’s first customary address to the House, as well as the maiden Governor’s address of the ruling TVK, wherein the government is expected to detail its blueprint for the State’s development.After the April 23 polls, the C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK emerged as the single-largest party by securing 108 seats, which was not enough to prove majority in the House. However, with the support of the Congress, VCK, two Left parties, and IUML, Mr. Vijay comfortably won the floor test to form the new government. A section of the AIADMK MLAs had also voted in his favour.Follow for live updatesJune 18, 2026 10:34 Governor details tranasparency of tenders, maintainance of lakes and pondsAll the tenders will be transparent and funds due to the government will flow to the State coffer, said the Governor. He said that the maintenance of lakes and ponds will be done to recharge ground water during rain.- B. KolappanJune 18, 2026 10:32 TVK to follow two language policy: GovernorGovernor Arlekar said that the TVK government to follow the two language policy. He also said that the availability of drugs during the DMK regime is the reason for the law and order problem.- B. KolappanJune 18, 2026 10:29 Government will prioritise the welfare of women, children: Governor ArlekarGovernor Arlekar said that the TVK government will prioritise the welfare of women, children and the rights of the State.June 18, 2026 10:23 Governor Arlekar laud's coalition government in Tamil NaduGovernor Arlekar lauded the coalition government of Tamil Nadu. “As the embodiment of coalition government, this government has demonstrated a share in governance and a share in power. Something unseen in the 74 year political history of Tamil Nadu,” he said.June 18, 2026 10:19 DMK stages walk out from AssemblyDMK stages walk out from Tamil Nadu Assembly, urging CM Joseph Vijay to break his silence on law and order issues.- KolappanJune 18, 2026 10:14 TVK government overcame many barriers, money power and is upholding democracy Governor Arlekar “A transformation never seen before in the political history of tamilnadu has come about in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections,” the Governor said. He said that the TVK government secured the support of people, and overcame many barriers and “money power” to uphold democracy. He said that CM Vijay has created a revolution in 2026, just like MGR created in 1977.June 18, 2026 10:07 Assembly session begins with Governor's addressThe Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, welcomed the MLAs to the first session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly after CM Joseph Vijay won the trust vote and formed the government.June 18, 2026 09:42 Udhayanidhi Stalin led a DMK protest outside Tamil Nadu AssemblyDMK MLAs, led by LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, protest outside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, raising slogans against TVK government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over law and order issues.WhatsApp Image 2026-06-18 at 9.26.59 AM.jpeg- N. Sai CharanJune 18, 2026 09:33 Watch: Tamil Nadu Assembly LIVE Published - June 18, 2026 09:47 am IST
