Tamil Nadu's CM Vijay Secures Trust Vote: A Look at the Assembly Dynamics

In a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu politics, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay successfully secured a trust vote in the Assembly, backed by several parties including Congress and a faction of AIADMK. The resolution saw 144 MLAs in favor, while the main opposition DMK staged a walkout. This event highlights the current political dynamics in the state and the alliances forming within the Assembly. Read on to explore the details of this significant political maneuver.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 13, 2026, 12:28 IST

Trust Vote Success for CM C Joseph Vijay

In a significant political development, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's administration successfully passed a trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday. The CM received backing from various parties, including Congress, VCK, and a faction of the AIADMK led by SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam.

Upon the Assembly's session commencement, CM Vijay promptly introduced a resolution for a vote of confidence, allowing MLAs from all parties to express their views on the matter.

Following a division-wise voting process overseen by Speaker JCD Prabhakar, it was confirmed that the resolution had garnered support, with 144 MLAs voting in favor, 22 against, and five remaining neutral, including members from PMK and BJP.

Notably, the main opposition party, DMK, opted to walk out prior to the voting process.

Among those who supported the government was MLA S Kamaraj, who had been expelled from AMMK.