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Assembly Vote Distribution
Breakdown of votes cast during the Tamil Nadu confidence motion.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proves majority, secures trust vote ... - India TV News
Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Wednesday proved majority and secured the trust vote with 144 MLAs after AIADMK split. The trust vote resolution in Tamil Nadu Assembly was opposed by 22 MLAs, 5 others took neutral stand, Speaker JCD Prabhakar said. With its allies, the TVK held a strength of 120 MLAs in the House. However, the DMK staged a walkout, reducing the total strength of the House during the voting. The number of MLAs supporting Vijay shows that a block of AIADMK rebels disobeyed the party whip and voted against it.The TVK won the floor test as Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK MLAs extended support to the party. Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which has two MLAs, has also extended support to the TVK government. AMMK rebel MLA Kamaraj supports TVK in Assembly Expelled Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) MLA Kamaraj has also supported TVK in the Assembly. He said, "I supported the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government yesterday, I support it today, and I will continue to support it for the next five years. CM Vijay is protecting the entire state. I believe he will not leave me either. I am sure our Vijay will protect and save me too." Amid trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said a rift has emerged within the AIADMK. The Chief Minister rushed to meet the rebel MLAs even before they had officially quit the party. This is not a change; it is an exchange. The government lost the public's trust on the very first day. That is precisely why we are staging a boycott; continue implementing the schemes of the DMK government—the people are waiting. AIADMK MLA SP Velumani expressed support for the confidence motion. A minor heated exchange was witnessed between the two factions of the AIADMK. Palaniswami claims AIADMK MLAs were offered cash to support trust vote Meanwhile, Edappadi K Palaniswami said the AIADMK will vote against Vijay and claimed its MLAs were being offered cash to support the trust vote. BJP's Bhojrajan says it is unfortunate that attempts are being made in the House to cast baseless aspersions on the BJP. The BJP's role in this government will remain neutral. DMDK's Premalatha Vijayakant said for the first time, reports of horse-trading have surfaced in Tamil Nadu. If 'Radhan Pandit' Vetrivel is your spiritual guide, appoint him in a private capacity; however, designating him as a political advisor is objectionable. Congress, CPI(M), and VCK support TVK in trust vote Congress, CPI(M), and VCK members ex...
Tamil Nadu Government Floor Test LIVE: Vijay's TVK faces trust vote ...
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay speaks in the state Assembly during floor test, in Chennai. (@tamilnaduassembly/Yt via PTI Photo)(PTI05_13_2026_000023B) Tamil Nadu Floor Test LIVE: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government comfortably won the floor test crossing the majority mark during the Vote of Confidence in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday, with 144 MLAs voting for Vijay. Congress, CPI(M), VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) backed the Vijay-led dispensation during the floor test proceedings. While Congress supported the government with its five MLAs, CPI(M), VCK and IUML contributed two MLAs each. Expelled Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) MLA S Kamaraj also voted in favour of the government, taking the coalition’s strength to 121 seats — well above the majority mark in the Assembly.Story continues below this ad Meanwhile, AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) urged party MLAs not to support the Vijay government, reminding them that they were bound by the party whip. Speaking during the debate, EPS said the AIADMK had “fought together” in the elections and secured 47 seats, adding that the party remained committed to restoring the “MGR and Amma-style rule” in Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, DMK abstained from voting and staged a walkout Live UpdatesStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: Tamil Nadu
Vijay's TVK passes floor test in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijay TVK Floor Test: Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government successfully passed a floor test, securing the support of 144 MLAs. The vote of confidence saw backing from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, while the BJP remained neutral and the PMK abstained. This victory solidifies Vijay's majority in the state assembly.
Tamil Nadu Floor Test: Vijay Era Begins As TVK Chief Sails Through ...
Updated 13 May 2026 at 12:16 IST Tamil Nadu Floor Test: Vijay Era Begins As TVK Chief Sails Through Trust Vote, 144 MLAs Vote In Favour; DMK Stages Walk Out Tamil Nadu Floor Test: In the final tally, Vijay's administration secured the support of 144 legislators, while 22 voted against the motion and five chose to abstain.
