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TVK-led Tamil Nadu Government | Full list of Ministers

The article outlines the rise of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) under C. Joseph Vijay, lists ministers-elect and key TVK figures, and notes that Vijay was sworn in as Chief Minister on May 10, 2026 leading a coalition government.

Why It Matters

It marks the emergence of a new political force in Tamil Nadu and documents the composition of its initial government and ministerial slate.

Timeline

13 Events

May 10, 2026: C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Chief Minister; coalition formed

May 10, 2026

C. Joseph Vijay is sworn in as Chief Minister, heading a TVK-led coalition government supported by Congress, VCK, IUML and Left parties.

S. Keerthana wins Sivakasi seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

S. Keerthana, holder of an M.Sc in statistics, wins Sivakasi in her debut poll.

Dr. T. K. Prabhu wins Karaikudi seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

Dr. T. K. Prabhu, a dentist by profession, wins the Karaikudi constituency in the 2026 elections.

A. Rajmohan wins Egmore seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

A YouTuber and media personality A. Rajmohan wins the Egmore constituency in the 2026 elections.

C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar wins Thirupparankundram seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar, former AIADMK IT wing joint secretary who joined TVK in 2025, contests and wins the Thirupparankundram seat in the 2026 elections.

P. Venkataramanan wins Mylapore seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

P. Venkataramanan, Treasurer of TVK, wins the Mylapore seat in the 2026 elections; he has long been associated with C. Joseph Vijay in a professional capacity.

Sengottaiyan wins Gobichettipalayam seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

K. A. Sengottaiyan wins Gobichettipalayam Assembly seat as a TVK candidate.

K.G. Arunraaj wins Tiruchengodu seat (TVK) in 2026

2026

K. G. Arunraaj, a former IRS officer, wins the Tiruchengodu seat; he had recently retired and was appointed TVK general secretary of propaganda and policy.

Aadhav Arjuna wins Villivakkam seat (TVK campaign secretary) in 2026

2026

Aadhav Arjuna, TVK general secretary for election campaign management and president of the Basketball Federation of India, wins the Villivakkam seat in the 2026 elections; the campaign drew controversy due to a social media post about youth uprisings.

C. Joseph Vijay's ally N. Anand elected to Tamil Nadu Assembly from Theagaraya Nagar in 2026

2026

N. Anand, TVK general secretary, is elected to the Tamil Nadu Assembly from Theagaraya Nagar (T. Nagar) in the 2026 elections.

K.A. Sengottaiyan expelled from AIADMK; joins TVK (Nov 2025)

November 2025

K. A. Sengottaiyan, the TVK chief coordinator, was expelled from AIADMK in November 2025, resigned his Assembly seat and joined TVK, marking a significant party realignment.

C. Joseph Vijay founds Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

2024

C. Joseph Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in 2024, establishing the political party that would later lead Tamil Nadu's government.

N. Anand wins Puducherry Assembly seat (Bussy) in 2006

2006

N. Anand, TVK general secretary, previously served as MLA in the Puducherry Assembly representing Bussy; he won the seat in 2006 as a Puducherry Munnetra Congress candidate.