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TVK Chief Wins Tamil Nadu Floor Test Securing CM Role 144 MLAs Back Him DMK Walks Out
India
Published on 13 May 2026
DMK stormed out as the trust vote turned decisive
Tamil Nadu’s trust vote delivered a clear mandate for TVK chief Vijay, sealing his position as Chief Minister after lawmakers approved his government by 144 votes in favour. Twenty-two opposed the motion and five abstained. As the tally emerged, DMK staged a walkout, underscoring intensifying political conflict during the floor test.
- TVK chief Vijay secured the Chief Minister position via the trust vote
- 144 MLAs voted in favour while 22 opposed and 5 abstained
- DMK staged a walkout during the voting
- The result signals a reshaped political balance in Tamil Nadu
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