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Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE Updates: TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker
TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and submitted his papers to the Assembly. The day also saw a Madras High Court interim order restricting a rival from the confidence vote, along with various political reactions and developments.
Why It Matters
The event marks a crucial step in the new TVK-led government and tests the stability of a slim majority, with ongoing reactions from opposition and allied parties shaping the state’s governance.
Timeline
9 Events
Delhi visit planned following cabinet expansion
May 12, 2026
Reports indicate Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, President of TVK, is likely to undertake his first official visit to New Delhi later in May for high-level meetings, planned for the third or final week of May after cabinet expansion is expected post-May 18. The visit is contingent on governance-related restructuring in Chennai.
Prabhakar’s electoral and personal background documented
May 12, 2026
Prabhakar was elected from Thousand Lights in 2026 and defeated DMK candidate Ezhlian Naganathan. He holds a BL from Madras Law College (1977) and a BA from Loyola College (1974). His declared assets are Rs 7,74,80,858 with liabilities of Rs 2,51,20,360.
AIADMK internal crisis: Shanmugam accuses EPS of tie-up with DMK
May 12, 2026
Senior AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam publicly accused party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of attempting to form a government with the DMK, announcing that the AIADMK would extend support to the Vijay-led TVK government. He also noted SP Velumani as the Floor Leader of the AIADMK legislative party.
LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin calls for cross-party cooperation
May 12, 2026
LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin urged greater cooperation between the ruling government and the opposition, saying both sides should work together for Tamil Nadu’s development and that this is what the people expect.
UBT comments on change in power; outlook on governance
May 12, 2026
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) issued an editorial in Saamana saying Tamil Nadu has witnessed a change in power. It noted a slim majority and central influence of leaders like PM Modi and Home Minister Shah, while emphasizing Vijay’s pledge to be a leader for all religions and to provide security to every citizen as he moves from cinema to governance.
Kamal Haasan welcomes liquor shop closures
May 12, 2026
Kamal Haasan welcomed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to close 717 liquor shops, stating it addresses long-standing public concerns about outlets near places of worship, schools and bus stands, and urged regulation of alcohol rather than relying on liquor sales.
KR Periyakaruppan petition on postal ballot vote
May 12, 2026
The interim order came while hearing a petition filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister KR Periyakaruppan, who sought to restrain Sethupathi from assuming office as an MLA over allegations that a postal ballot vote had been altered.
High Court restrains Srinivasa Sethupathi from confidence vote
May 12, 2026
The Madras High Court issued an interim order restraining TVK candidate Srinivasa Sethupathi from participating in the Assembly confidence vote scheduled for later in the day.
Prabhakar elected unopposed as Speaker; submits papers to Assembly secretary
May 12, 2026
TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar, elected from Thousand Lights in the 2026 Assembly elections, was selected unopposed as the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. He submitted his papers to Assembly principal secretary K. Srinivasan, accompanied by TVK founder and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Prabhakar, 73, holds a BL from Madras Law College (1977) and a BA from Loyola College (1974); his declared assets are Rs 7,74,80,858 with liabilities of Rs 2,51,20,360.