Communist Party of India Chautham Assembly Election 1985 – Latest News & Results

‘Tamil Nadu Will Not Be Well Served’: TN MPs Unite Against Centre’s Delimitation Move

A cross-party group of Tamil Nadu parliamentarians met on Saturday to oppose the Union government’s proposed delimitation exercise, warning that redrawing electoral boundaries based on population metrics would unfairly penalize the state and weaken its voice in Parliament.

Pinarayi Vijayan Faces Heat As CPI(M) Soul Searching Turns Into Leadership Revolt After Kerala Poll Debacle 2026

For nearly three decades, Pinarayi Vijayan stood as the unquestioned strongman of the CPI(M) in Kerala. Now, the Assembly poll debacle has triggered a wave of dissent against Vijayan. From the time he entered the E.K. Nayanar Cabinet in 1996 and later assumed charge as state secretary in 1998, Vijayan steadily consolidated his authority within the party with an iron grip that few dared to challenge.

New Kerala CM: Puzzle To End Today With Congress High Command Finally To Announce Name

The suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala continued in Delhi, with hectic backroom discussions in Delhi keeping party leaders, workers and even alliance partners on edge. While the Congress high command appeared to be inching towards a decision, the official word remained tightly under wraps, turning the wait into a political thriller stretching well beyond the victory celebrations.

Tamil Nadu Government Floor Test: Vijay-Led TVK Govt Wins Trust Vote With 144 Votes in Favour, 22 Against

Newly elected Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday sailed through the floor test in the Legislative Assembly with 144 votes in favour. With its allies, the TVK held a strength of 120 MLAs in the House. 22 MLAs voted against the TVK, and five MLAs abstained.

Vijay To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM Today, Asked To Prove Majority by May 13

As the legacy Dravidian duopoly ends in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister on Sunday, scripting history. Backing Vijay's popularity and demand for change amid fatigue with a DMK-ADMK binary, the TVK won 108 seats in the debut Assembly elections.

Rahul Gandhi To Attend TVK Chief Vijay’s Swearing-In Ceremony as Tamil Nadu CM in Chennai Tomorrow

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Chennai on May 10 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of C. Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.​ According to official sources, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to land in Chennai by flight at around 8.40 a.m.

TVK Chief Vijay To Take Oath as Tamil Nadu CM at 10 AM Tomorrow, Swearing-In Ceremony Advanced

TVK chief and actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay will take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister at 10 AM on 10 May 2026 in Chennai. The swearing-in ceremony, earlier expected in the afternoon, has been rescheduled to the morning at Nehru Indoor Stadium. Vijay’s oath marks a major political transition following TVK securing support to form the government.

Kerala CM Decision: Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge To Take Final Call on Next Chief Minister

Suspense over the Congress' choice for the next Chief Minister of Kerala continued on Saturday after nearly three hours of high-level deliberations at Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge's residence here. Senior party sources said the final decision would be taken by Congress President Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi.

Vijay Thalapathy to Take Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Monday, TVK Secures Majority with Support from VCK and Left Parties

Vijay Thalapathy is set to become Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister on Monday after his party, TVK, secured a legislative majority with support from Left and regional allies. Following a meeting with the Governor, Vijay confirmed the coalition had surpassed the 118-seat mark, ending decades of traditional Dravidian party dominance in the state.

Tamil Nadu Government Formation: TVK Chief Vijay Stakes Claim To Form Government After Securing Support of 120 MLAs

C. Joseph Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu’s next Chief Minister after his party, TVK, secured the support of 120 MLAs, surpassing the 118-seat majority mark. With backing from the IUML, VCK, Congress, and Left parties, Vijay has formally staked his claim. This follows a historic election win where TVK emerged as the largest party.

Tamil Nadu Government Formation: Governor Not Convinced With TVK’s Numbers, No Vijay Swearing-In Ceremony Tomorrow, Say Sources

Tamil Nadu faces political uncertainty as Governor RV Arlekar declined to invite TVK leader Vijay for a Saturday swearing-in ceremony. Vijay currently lacks the 118-MLA majority, holding only 116 supporters after IUML and AMMK withdrew. Disputes over the Deputy Chief Minister post and cabinet berths have further stalled the formation of the state's first TVK-led government.

Tamil Nadu Government Formation: TVK Chief Vijay Stakes Claim To Form Government With Support of 120 MLAs, Swearing-In Likely on Saturday

Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai and submitted letters of support from allied parties and independent supporters. The development comes amid days of intense political uncertainty following the fractured mandate delivered in the April 23 Assembly elections, the results of which were declared on May 4.