Vijay government survives Tamil Nadu trust vote 144 ayes opposition walkout exposes power struggle

Published on 13 May 2026

Opposition walked out as majority was questioned

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay won a trust vote with 144 votes in favour as the DMK staged a walkout, accusing the TVK government of misgovernance. Udhayanidhi Stalin challenged the government’s majority and alleged outside support, while also flagging recent political realignments tied to the AIADMK.

Vijay government secured a trust vote with 144 ayes
DMK walkout followed allegations against TVK governance
Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned the majority and cited outside support
Concerns raised over recent AIADMK political shifts

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Vijay government survives Tamil Nadu trust vote 144 ayes opposition walkout exposes power struggle

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