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Tamil Nadu Governor’s address live updates: Rajendra Arlekar says two-language policy will continue in State

Tamil Nadu Governor’s address live updates: Rajendra Arlekar says two-language policy will continue in State

Resolution in Assembly for fair financial devolution, report detailing Union’s fiscal discrimination: Governor details TVK’s plans A resolution will be passed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding Tamil Nadu’s due share of financial devolution from the taxes contributed to the Union government, the Governor said.  A special legal committee will be constituted to legally pursue fair financial devolution.  A report detailing the Union government’s discriminatory approach towards the financial devolution of Tamil Nadu will be published. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay-led TVK government wins Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes

Vijay-led TVK government wins Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay comfortably won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, securing support from alliance partners as well as a section of rebel AIADMK legislators. The confidence motion received support from 144 MLAs, while 22 members voted against it. Five MLAs chose to remain neutral during the proceedings. Speaker JCD Prabhakar announced the results after division-wise voting in the House. The victory strengthens Vijay’s position just days after the actor-turned-politician assumed office as chief minister following the Assembly elections. DMK stages walkout before voting The main opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam staged a walkout ahead of the voting process, reducing the effective strength of the House during the floor test. Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the TVK government during the Assembly proceedings before leading the walkout. “We are walking out of the Assembly. Once we walk out, you will get the majority. Govern well with it,” Udhayanidhi said, while also urging the government not to politicise welfare schemes introduced by …

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay takes oath as MLA at Chennai secretariat

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay takes oath as MLA at Chennai secretariat

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) during the first session of the newly constituted Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai following the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) landmark electoral victory. The oath was administered by Pro-Tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah at the Assembly session held at the Secretariat. Assembly proceedings for the oath-taking ceremony began at 9.30 am with a formal introduction by the Pro-Tem Speaker. Vijay was the first legislator to take oath, followed by members of his cabinet and newly elected MLAs from various political parties. Among the ministers who took oath were N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna. Former Chief Ministers And Senior Leaders Attend Proceedings Several senior political leaders and former chief ministers also participated in the Assembly proceedings. DMK legislature party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin took oath as an MLA during the session. Former Chief Ministers including AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and former AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam were also sworn in as members of the …

T.N. Assembly condoles death of former MLAs

T.N. Assembly condoles death of former MLAs

Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu speaks during the first day of the State Assembly session, in Chennai, on January 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) condoled the death of former MLAs Sa, Panneerselvam and L. Ganesan. Assembly Speaker M. Appavu, who read out the obituary references, said Panneerselvam was elected from Tindivanam Assembly constituency in 1991 election. L. Ganesan was elected from Orathanadu Assembly constituency. He also represented the DMK in Rajya Sabha. He was also a member of the Legislative Council. Later he joined the MDMK launched by Vaiko and was elected to the Lok Sabha. Published – January 21, 2026 10:19 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link