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DMK boycotts floor test; urges CM to continue with Dravidian model welfare schemes
On May 13, 2026, DMK MLAs boycotted the confidence motion and staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Udhayanidhi Stalin argued that TVK lacked a majority and urged the government to continue Dravidian model welfare schemes introduced by the previous DMK government, while opposition parties and leaders criticized alleged horse-trading. Several leaders from DMDK, MMK, MJK and KDMK also walked out, voicing opposition to the new government’s approach and calling for NEET exemption and continuation of education schemes.
Why It Matters
The walkout reflects ongoing dissent within Tamil Nadu's ruling alliance and opposition camps, potentially affecting the stability of the government and its welfare agenda, including NEET exemptions and education schemes.
Timeline
5 Events
DMK boycotts confidence motion; Udhayanidhi Stalin leads walkout, urges continuation of welfare schemes
May 13, 2026
Udhayanidi Stalin led DMK MLAs in a boycott of the confidence motion moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He noted TVK’s lack of a majority—out of 4,93,25,000 votes, TVK polled about 1.72 crore, with the remainder (65%) rejecting the party—and urged the Chief Minister to continue welfare schemes introduced by the previous DMK government, advocating governance in reality rather than on social media reels.
M. Thamimun Ansari and K. Nithyanandam walk out and speak against the new government
May 13, 2026
M. Thamimun Ansari (MJK) and K. Nithyanandam (KDMK) spoke against the new government and walked out with their colleagues.
MMK leader Jawahirullah urges nine education schemes and NEET exemption
May 13, 2026
MMK leader M. H. Jawahirullah urged the new government to continue the nine education schemes introduced by the previous DMK government and to take steps to attain NEET exemption.
Premallatha Vijayakant walks out with DMK MLAs
May 13, 2026
Premallatha Vijayakant walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly with DMK MLAs after issuing the warning against horse-trading.
Premallatha Vijayakant warns government against horse-trading
May 13, 2026
DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant warned the government against setting a dangerous precedent of horse-trading in the State.