May 13, 2026 1:35 PM
TN Assembly: Vijay wins trust vote with 144 in favour amid AIADMK rift, DMK walkout
Newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the floor test in the state Legislative Assembly with 144 votes in favour. A total of 22 MLAs voted against the motion, while five members abstained. The strength of the House reduced during voting after the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged a walkout from the Assembly. The TVK, along with its allies, held a combined strength of 120 MLAs in the House. However, the final tally ...