11 May 2026
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Tamil Nadu 17th Assembly First Session: Historic TVK Cabinet Swearing-In and Key Events
Tamil Nadu Assembly
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17th Assembly
2026 Elections
Tamil Nadu's Historic 17th Assembly First Session
The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convened its first session on May 11, 2026, marking a new era under TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Temporary Speaker Karuppaiya presided over the session where new MLAs took oath, with CM Vijay being the first to swear in.
Session Highlights:
- Session Start: 9:30 AM, focused on oath-taking for 234 newly elected MLAs.
- Key Event: CM Vijay's oath, followed by other ministers including N. Anand (Thyagaraya Nagar) and Aadhav Arjuna (Villivakkam).
- Next Steps: Speaker election on May 12, followed by TVK government's majority proof.
TVK Cabinet Ministers - Complete List:
| Sl. No | Name | Position | Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Joseph Vijay | Chief Minister | Perambur |
| 2 | N. Anand | Minister | Thyagaraya Nagar |
| 3 | Aadhav Arjuna | Minister | Villivakkam |
| 4 | Dr. K.G. Arunraj | Minister | Thiruchengodu |
| 5 | K.A. Sengottaiyan | Minister | Gobichettipalayam |
| 6 | P. Venkataramanan | Minister | Mylapore |
| 7 | R. Nirmalkumar | Minister | Thirupparankundram |
| 8 | Rajmohan | Minister | Egmore |
| 9 | Dr. T.K. Prabhu | Minister | Karaikudi |
| 10 | S. Keerthana | Minister | Sivakasi |
TVK's 108-seat victory in 2026 elections formed this compact 10-minister cabinet. Portfolios pending allocation post-Speaker election. TNPSC aspirants should note assembly procedures, political shifts, and cabinet composition for Polity sections.
