Tamil Nadu politics witnessed a dramatic showdown inside the Assembly as Chief Minister Vijay secured a decisive victory in the high-stakes trust vote, reinforcing his government’s majority with a commanding display of numbers. The floor test turned into a major political spectacle after opposition parties staged a walkout, while murmurs of cross voting and rebel support within the AIADMK camp intensified pressure on the EPS faction. The trust vote proceedings saw Vijay emerge politically stronger, with alliance partners including Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML firmly backing the government during the crucial session. Meanwhile, alleged rebel signals from sections of the AIADMK triggered fresh debate over widening cracks inside the opposition camp. WATCH

Tamil Nadu has entered a historic new political chapter as TVK President C. Joseph Vijay officially takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a massive swearing-in ceremony held at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium. Vijay crossed the crucial 118-seat majority mark after securing support from key allies, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inviting him to form the government following backing from 120 MLAs. In his maiden speech as Chief Minister, Vijay struck an emotional and grounded tone, saying, “I am not a messiah, I am also an ordinary human being.” He promised transparent governance, social justice, real secularism, and people-first administration while assuring citizens that his government would not mislead the public with false promises. WATCH