With VCK’s Vanni Arasu and IUML’s Shahjahan on board, Vijay’s Cabinet in Tamil Nadu now has 35 Ministers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded his Cabinet to include two new ministers, Vanni Arasu from VCK and A.M. Shahjahan from IUML. This brings the total number of ministers to 35, the maximum allowed in the state's 234-member House. The inclusion of these ministers marks a significant moment as it is the first time VCK and IUML have joined the government.
- ▪Vanni Arasu and A.M. Shahjahan were inducted into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet on May 22, 2026.
- ▪The Cabinet now has a total of 35 ministers, reaching the sanctioned strength.
- ▪This is the first time the VCK and IUML have been part of the Tamil Nadu government.
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- ▪ Tamil Nadu: Shahjahan, Vanni Arasu sworn in as ministers in Vijay cabinet — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: CM Vijay inducts VCK, IUML MLAs as ministers — Times of India — Top
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday (May 22, 2026) rounded off his Cabinet formation with the induction of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Vanni Arasu (Tindivanam) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA A.M. Shahjahan (Papanasam).Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Ministers at Lok Bhavan in Chennai, in the presence of Mr. Vijay and his Cabinet colleagues. Meet the new Ministers in Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s expanded CabinetWith the completion of the last round of Cabinet expansion, the strength of the Council of Ministers has risen to the sanctioned strength of 35 in the 234-member House.
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