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Tamil Nadu Floor Test LIVE Updates: TVK Government Wins Trust Vote 144-22 in Assembly
The TVK government led by C Joseph Vijay won the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test with 144 votes in favor, 22 against, and five abstentions. The outcome followed days of alliance-building, internal AIADMK dissent, and controversy over an astrologer’s appointment, with DMK MLAs walking out during the vote.
Why It Matters
The result solidifies a new ruling coalition in Tamil Nadu and signals potential policy continuity amid shifting party alignments and ongoing welfare commitments.
Timeline
13 Events
Udhayanidhi Stalin critiques mandate
May 13, 2026
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the government’s mandate, citing vote shares and pending welfare commitments, and urged focus on real economic growth.
Vijay's post-vote remarks
May 13, 2026
Vijay thanked MLAs and said the government would be secular and complete a full five-year term, emphasizing inclusivity and policy continuity.
Background: Sethupathi election margin
May 13, 2026
R Sreenivasa Sethupathi had won the Tiruppattur assembly constituency by a margin of one vote over DMK leader KR Periakaruppan.
Astrologer appointment disputed
May 13, 2026
DMK allies MJK and KMDK opposed astrologer Radhan Pandit’s appointment as the Chief Minister’s advisor; DMDK leader Premlatha Vijayakanth criticized the appointment.
DMK ally MMK opposition to floor vote
May 13, 2026
DMK ally MMK opposed the trust vote, with its leader Jawahirullah raising concerns about Muslim representation in the Cabinet and urging continuation of DMK schemes.
DMK MLAs walk out of the Assembly
May 13, 2026
DMK MLAs walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly ahead of the floor test.
Trust vote result announced
May 13, 2026
The TVK government won the trust motion with 144 votes in favour and 22 against; five MLAs abstained. The tally included: 1 expelled AMMK MLA; 24 AIADMK rebels; 22 AIADMK MLAs voting against; 1 AIADMK MLA abstaining; 59 DMK MLAs walked out; 2 MDMK MLAs did not attend; 1 TVK MLA barred by High Court from voting; 1 seat left vacant by Vijay.
Supreme Court stay on High Court order
May 13, 2026
The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order restraining TVK MLA R Sreenivasa Sethupathi from participating in the floor test, while hearing the plea.
Floor test process initiated
May 13, 2026
Speaker JCD Prabhakar started the trust vote process in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
TASMAC closure announcement
May 12, 2026
Vijay announced the closure of more than 700 TASMAC liquor outlets within 500 metres of temples, schools, and bus stands.
AIADMK rebels back Vijay-led government
May 12, 2026
Approximately 30 AIADMK MLAs, led by SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam, announced support for Vijay, criticizing Palaniswami’s leadership and possible alliance with DMK.
Allies announce support (IUML, VCK, Congress)
May 12, 2026
IUML, VCK and Congress voiced support for Vijay in his bid to form his maiden government.
Meetings ahead of floor test
May 11, 2026
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay held back-to-back meetings with allies and rivals, including AIADMK, DMK, and NTK founder Seeman, in the lead-up to the floor test.