Tamil Nadu Assembly session LIVE: CM Vijay moves resolution seeking confidence vote

The crucial Tamil Nadu floor test is underway with the AIADMK faction led by CV Shanmugam deciding to back the TVK.

Summary

The Tamil Nadu Assembly is witnessing a high-stakes floor test today (May 13, 2026), as the ruling TVK government faces its first major challenge, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay seeking to prove the strength of his alliance’s majority.

DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari slams TVK govt on appointment of Radhan Pandit as OSD

DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari on Wednesday slammed the TVK government over the appointment of an Officer on Special Duty (OSD), raising the issue during the trust vote proceedings in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

He questioned the government’s decision and alleged lack of transparency in the appointment process. Ansari also urged the ruling dispensation to clarify the role and authority given to the OSD post.

PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani says her party will abstain from voting on trust vote

Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Sowmya Anbumani announces that the party will be abstaining from the trust vote that is under way in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.

BJP says its stand is 'neutral' on trust vote proceedings

BJP’s M Bhojarajan, the saffron party’s lone MLA in the House said that the party will be maintaining neutrality in the confidence motion. 

Premalatha Vijayakanth slams the appointment of Radhan Pandit as OSD

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam’s (DMDK) Premallatha Vijayakanth speaking during the trust vote, slammed the appointment of Radhan Pandit as the OSD.

Prominent astrologer Rickey Pandit Vettrivel, also known as Radhan Pandit, was appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political).

“What is the message you are conveying by doing so,” she asked

“The Chief Minister says we will not go with our faces covered, but who was it that came to meet him with their faces covered?” Premalatha Vijayakanth asked CM Vijay during her speech.

Govt must find a solution to the issue of TN fishermen : VCK MLA Vanni Arasu

VCK’s Arasu demanded that the new Government must find a solution to the issue of Tamil Nadu fishermen being arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.

He also said that welfare schemes from the previous administration, such as the Breakfast Scheme, should be continued by the current government as well.

CPI also extends support to TVK

The Communist Party of India has also extended its support to the TVK Government. So far, apart from the CPI, the Congress, CPI(M), VCK, IUML and the former AMMK MLA have declared their support

IUML, AMMK-expelled MLA Kamaraj support TVK

As the trust vote is under way on the floor of the TN Assembly, the IUML has extended its support to the TVK-led government.

Additionally, MLA S. Kamaraj also spoke to declare his support for CM Vijay’s government. Mr. Kamaraj was expelled from the Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam, just a day before for “anti-party activities.”

VCK appeals to TVK govt to bring law against superstition like Maharashtra, Karnataka.

Taking part in trust vote proceedings in TN Assembly, VCK says it supports TVK govt.

Taking part in confidence vote proceedings, CPI(M) declares support to TVK govt in TN Assembly.

CM Joseph Vijay moves resolution seeking confidence vote.