This is the first time in 59 years that the party will be part of the Council of Ministers in the state.

Congress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan will be a part of Tamil Nadu government, AICC's KC Venugopal said. | India News

Congress returns to Tamil Nadu government after 59 years, with two MLAs set to be sworn in as ministers.

Congress joins Tamil Nadu's first coalition government in 59 years, marking a significant political shift in the state.

Congress MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan will take oath to join the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday. | India News

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This is the first time in 59 years that the party will be part of the Council of Ministers in the state.

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion 2026: Congress joins TVK alliance

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion 2026: Congress joins TVK alliance

Congress legislators S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan take oath as ministers

2 Congress MLAs, 21 from CM Vijay's TVK take oath in historic Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion | India News