Must Watch! Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expands Cabinet; VCK, IUML get berths
May 22, 2026
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) : Lok Bhawan: May 22, 2026: : Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Vanni Arasu and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA AM Shahjahan on Friday were sworn in as ministers in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led (TVK) Tamil Nadu government. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to the two legislators during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Chennai in the presence of senior leaders and officials. VCK leader Vanni Arasu represents the Tindivanam Assembly constituency, while IUML leader AM Shahjahan is the MLA from the Papanasam constituency in Tamil Nadu. Both the legislators were inducted following a recommendation made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, which was approved by Governor Arlekar. The induction comes as the Tamil Nadu government moves to expand and strengthen the state cabinet.