LIVE · Serving Tamil Nadu · May 10, 2026
தமிழக முதலமைச்சர் — 13வது முதலமைச்சர்

Thalapathy
Vijay — 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

🏛️ 13th CM of Tamil Nadu 🚩 TVK Founder & President 🎬 69 Films (1992–2026)

From silver screen icon to Chief Minister — C. Joseph Vijay leads Tamil Nadu with the values of Social Justice, Egalitarianism and People-First governance under the TVK banner.

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108
Assembly Seats
34.92%
Vote Share 2026
69
Films (1992–2026)
13th
Chief Minister, TN
LIVE · Serving Since May 10, 2026

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Since 10 May 2026, 10:10 AM IST · Perambur constituency

🎂 Born
22 June 1974
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
🏛️ Sworn In
10 May 2026
13th CM · Tamil Nadu
🎬 Cinema
69 Films
1992 – 2026
🚩 Party
TVK
Founded 2 Feb 2024
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
தமிழக வெற்றி கழகம்
Est. 2 Feb 2024 108 seats
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📅 Today
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Tamil Nadu · IST
🏛️ Assembly
17th Tamil Nadu Assembly
TVK majority · 144–22 floor test
✅ Day 1 Delivered
200 Units Free Power
Singappen Force · Anti-Drug unit
📰 Latest
Thaimaaman Gold Ring Scheme — 1 Gram Gold for Every Govt Hospital Newborn
June 24, 2026 · Read more →

Landmark Decisions

⚡ Master Stroke

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Day 3 · May 12
717 TASMAC Outlets Near Temples Closed
Liquor shops within 500m of religious sites, schools & bus stands ordered shut within 14 days.
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Day 4 · May 13
Floor Test Won — 144 in Favour, 22 Against
TVK government confirmed with 28-seat majority over the 116-seat mark in the Assembly.
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Day 1 · May 10
Day 1: Free Electricity, Women's Safety & TASMAC Orders
200 units free power · Singa Pen Force · 717 TASMAC closures — all signed within hours of oath.
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First in India · May 10
Tamil Nadu Creates Dedicated AI Ministry — India's Second
R. Kumar (Velachery MLA) leads the standalone AI, IT & Digital Services Ministry — Tamil Nadu's second dedicated AI ministry after Kerala.
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Historic · May 21
Congress Returns to TN Cabinet After 59 Years
INC joins TVK coalition government — ending 59 years of absence from the Tamil Nadu cabinet.
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15th Assembly · May 12
JCD Prabhakar Elected 15th Assembly Speaker
Veteran TVK leader elected Speaker — second time in the chair after his 2011–16 AIADMK tenure.
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Agriculture · June 17, 2026
Crop Loan Waiver Expanded to ₹75,000 — 14.43 Lakh Farmers
Full waiver raised from ₹50,000 · ₹5,932 crore scheme · cooperative bank loans May 2025–Feb 2026.
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🔴 BREAKING
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June 16, 2026 · White Paper
White Paper Shocker — ₹13.18 Lakh Crore Debt Under DMK
Direct debt doubled in 5 years · Revenue deficit ₹78,324 Cr · ₹1.3 lakh per capita burden.
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June 5, 2026 · First Cabinet
Vetri Tamizhagam — 436 Schemes Unveiled at First Cabinet Meeting
10 pillars · 54 sub-pillars · 436 projects covering every government department in Tamil Nadu.
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Transport · June 26, 2026
300 New Buses Flagged Off — ₹127 Crore Public Transport Push
164 diesel + 136 CNG/BS-VI green buses · Urban & suburban routes · Smart ticketing planned.
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Welfare · June 24, 2026
Thaimaaman Gold Ring — 1 Gram Gold for Every Govt Hospital Newborn
GO issued · ₹755.83 crore annually · Backdated to June 22 · Launch September 15.
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Assembly · June 23, 2026
CM Vijay’s Historic First Assembly Speech — NEET Resolution Passed
First Regular Session concluded · 6 sittings · NEET abolition resolution passed unanimously.
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Honest Reporting

🔎 In Focus — What Still Needs Action

Pending 8 promises
Manifesto Promises — Still Pending
6 key promises including ₹4,000 graduate stipend, free LPG cylinder and Cauvery water rights have not yet been delivered.
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In Progress Water rights
Mekedatu — Assembly Resolution Passed, SC Battle Continues
All 234 MLAs passed a unanimous resolution against Mekedatu on June 19. However, the Supreme Court legal battle continues — a final verdict is still pending.
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Fighting For Education
NEET Abolition — Still Central Government's Decision
CM Vijay has renewed the NEET scrapping demand after the 2026 paper leak, but NEET remains in force as a central subject. Assembly resolution expected.
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✓ Released Finance · June 16, 2026
White Paper on State Finances — Released ✓
Released June 16, 2026 — exposed ₹13.18 lakh crore total debt inherited from the previous DMK government. Tamil Nadu’s finances laid bare for the first time.
Manifesto tracker →

Updated Today · June 29, 2026

📰 Latest News & Updates

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Today — June 29, 2026
🏛️ TODAY · GOVERNANCE · DAY 51
🏛️ CM Vijay Chairs First Collectors Conference — All 38 District Collectors, IAS & IPS · 12-Point Governance Review

Two-day conference (June 29–30) reviewing drug control, law & order, women's safety, agriculture, health, education and governance delivery before the Revised Budget.

📅 June 29–30, 2026 Read →
💉 YESTERDAY · HEALTH · DAY 50
💉 CM Vijay Launches Pulse Polio Drive — 52.91 Lakh Children · 43,051 Booths Statewide

Personally administered oral polio drops at Palavakkam, Chennai. 137 UPHC centres across 15 zones activated.

📅 June 28, 2026 Read →
Yesterday — June 28
🤰 Jun 25 · Governance
CM Vijay Steps Off Stage for Pregnant Beneficiary — Viral Moment
June 25, 2026
📋 Jun 25 · Employment
401 Appointment Orders Issued Across Tamil Nadu Departments
June 25, 2026
💬 Jun 25 · Industry
Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu Praises TVK Government's Governance
June 25, 2026
✅ Jun 26 · Assembly
Speaker Clears CM Vijay — Assembly Gesture Not a Protocol Breach
June 26, 2026
🪙 Jun 24 · Welfare
Thaimaaman Gold Ring Scheme — 1 Gram Gold for Every Govt Hospital Newborn
June 24, 2026
Latest News Newest first
🏛️ Jun 29 CM Vijay Chairs First District Collectors Conference — All 38 District Collectors, IAS & IPS Officers · 12-Point Governance Review → 💉 Jun 28 CM Vijay Launches Pulse Polio Drive at Palavakkam — 52.91 Lakh Children, 43,051 Booths Statewide → 🎪 Jun 27 K. Bhagyaraj "King of Screenplay" Passes Away at 73 — CM Vijay Announces State Honours → 🏳 Jun 27 MDMK Exits DMK Alliance — Vaiko Backs TVK Government · Both MLAs Joining DMK → 🎵 Jun 25 CM Vijay Releases Tamil Nadu Anti-Drug Anthem "Un Thalai Nimira" — Music by SS Thaman, Lyrics by Vivek → 🏃 Jun 26 CM Vijay in Start Run Stop Drugs Marathon — 10,000+ for Drug-Free Tamil Nadu → 🚌 Jun 26 CM Vijay Flags Off 300 New Buses — ₹127 Crore Public Transport Push → 🤖 2026 EDII-TN Offers ChatGPT & AI Training for Entrepreneurs — ₹300–₹1,000 · Government Certificate → View all 69 news stories →
Governance
Vijay Sworn as Tamil Nadu's 13th Chief Minister
10 May 2026
 Floor Test
TVK Wins Floor Test 144–22 — Government Confirmed
13 May 2026
 Cabinet
Phase 2 Cabinet — 23 New Ministers, Congress Returns After 59 Years
21 May 2026
 Welfare
Day 1: Free Bus for Women, 717 TASMAC Shops Ordered Closed
10 May 2026

Official

CM Announcements

📅 May 14, 2026 · Welfare
2% DA Hike — 16 Lakh Govt Employees Benefit
📅 May 21, 2026 · Cabinet
Phase 2 Cabinet — 23 New Ministers, Best SC Representation
📅 June 1, 2026 · Rally
"I am the First Servant" — Trichy Thanksgiving Rally
📅 June 2026 · Education
Student Stipend Expanded — 8 Lakh Beneficiaries
📅 June 17, 2026 · Agriculture
Crop Loan Waiver Raised to ₹75,000 — 14.43 Lakh Farmers
📅 June 19, 2026 · Assembly
Unanimous Mekedatu Resolution — All 234 MLAs in Agreement
📅 June 23, 2026 · Assembly
"Many Mocked Us as an Actors' Party" — Historic First Assembly Speech

Contact Government

Reach Tamil Nadu Govt

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1100
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1913
TASMAC Complaint
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1912
TANGEDCO (Power)
👮‍♀️
1091
Women's Safety
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grievance.tn.gov.in
File Online Grievance — Tamil Nadu Govt Portal

Live Tracker

📋 Manifesto Promise Tracker

Full tracker →
8 Delivered 8 In Progress 6 Pending
27 Total Promises
✓
200 Units Free Electricity
Delivered Day 1
✓
Singappen Women Safety Force
Delivered Day 1
✓
Free Bus for Women
Continued Day 1
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NEET Scrapping
Demand renewed — central decision
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Mekedatu Dam — Legal Action
Filed — court verdict pending
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₹4,000 Graduate Stipend
Awaited — Budget session
See All 22 Promises →

Step-by-Step Guide

🎁 Welfare Schemes — How to Apply

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✅ Active Now 👥 All TN Women

🚌 Free Bus Travel for Women

Valid on most TNSTC & MTC routes — full coverage rolling out

How to Access
1 Board any government bus in Tamil Nadu
2 Show Aadhaar card to conductor — no ticket needed
3 Travel free — applicable on city (MTC) & interstate (SETC) buses too
📋 Needed: Aadhaar card (any Tamil Nadu woman)
tn.gov.in/transport ↗ 📞 044-2538
✅ Active Now 👥 1 Cr+ Women

💳 Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai — ₹1,000/month

Direct cash transfer to women heads of households

How to Apply
1 Visit your nearest Ration Shop (PDS) or Block Office
2 Submit: Aadhaar + Ration Card + Bank Passbook (first page)
3 ₹1,000 transferred directly to bank on 15th of each month
📋 Needed: Aadhaar · Ration Card · Bank account (woman's name)
Apply at PDS / Block Office 📞 1967
✅ Auto-Applied 👥 All Households

💡 200 Units Free Electricity

First 200 units per 2-month billing cycle — zero bill

No Application Needed
✓ Automatic — applied to all domestic TNEB connections
✓ Usage up to 200 units per cycle = ₹0 bill
✓ New connections: register at TNEB office with Aadhaar + proof of address
⚡ Issue? Call TNEB helpline or visit nearest TNEB office
tangedco.gov.in ↗ 📞 1912
✅ Active 👥 8 Lakh Students

🎓 Student Stipend — Govt School Students

₹1,000/month for eligible government school students

How to Apply
1 Meet your school's Headmaster with Aadhaar + bank passbook
2 HM submits application to District Education Officer
3 Stipend credited monthly to student's bank account
📋 Needed: Aadhaar · School ID · Bank account (student or parent)
tnschools.gov.in ↗ 📞 School HM
✅ Active 👥 All TN Women

👮‍♀️ Singappen Athiradi Padai — Women's Safety

Dedicated women's police force — launched Day 1 by CM Vijay

How to Get Help
1 Call 1091 (Women's Helpline — 24/7 free)
2 Or dial 100 (Police) — Singappen unit responds to all women's safety cases
3 Visit nearest police station — Singappen officers posted in all districts
🆘 Emergency: Call 112 (all emergencies) or 1091 (women only)
📞 Call 1091 — Free Helpline
✅ Active 👥 All Citizens

🍺 TASMAC Complaint & Anti-Liquor Help

Report illegal liquor sales, illicit arrack & drug activity

How to File a Complaint
1 Call 1913 — TASMAC Grievance Helpline (24/7)
2 Or file online at tngov.in → Grievance portal → Prohibition
3 For drugs: call 1800-599-0019 (NDPS Helpline — free, confidential)
🔒 Anonymous: You can report without giving your name
📞 1913 — TASMAC Helpline
View All 22 Welfare Schemes & Application Guides →

Career

💼 Govt Jobs & Exams 2026

All Exams & Details →
NEW Notification: 23 Jun 2026
TNPSC Group I
Deputy Collector, DSP, AC · Degree · Age 21–32 · Prelims+Mains+Interview
📅 Exam: 6 Sep 2026 Details →
OPEN Notification: 11 Aug 2026
TNPSC Group II / IIA
Civil Services · Degree · Age 18–32 · Interview & Non-Interview streams
📅 Exam: 25 Oct 2026 Details →
UPCOMING Notification: 6 Oct 2026
TNPSC Group IV
VAO, Jr Asst, Typist, Steno · 10th/12th · Age 18–32 · Written only
📅 Exam: 20 Dec 2026 Details →
EXPECTED May–July 2026
TNUSRB Police
Constable, SI Technical, Fireman, Jail Warder · 10th/12th/Engineering
Written + Physical + Medical Details →
ANNUAL Various dates
TRB Teachers
SGT, BT Asst, PG Asst, Polytechnic Lecturer, BRTE, Asst Professor
2026 Planner published Details →
ONGOING Dept-wise notifications
MRB Medical
Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Tech, Asst Surgeon, Physiotherapist
Check MRB portal Details →
View Full Exam Guide with Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus →

Scorecard

📊 Performance Dashboard

Days in office: — · Based on public data

144
Floor Test Ayes
✓ vs 79 Nays
35
Cabinet Ministers
Full Cabinet
717
TASMAC Closed
Near temples/schools
16L
Govt Staff DA Hike
+2% (58%→60%)
Promise Delivery Progress
✅ Delivered (8) 36%
🔄 In Progress (8) 36%
⏳ Pending (6) 28%

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TANGEDCO Power
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TASMAC Complaint
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PDS / Ration
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CM Helpline
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✦ Words of the Chief Minister
“The people of Tamil Nadu are my strength. Their welfare is my only agenda. I will not rest until every promise becomes a reality.”
— C. Joseph Vijay, TVK Madurai Conference, August 2025
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At a Glance

Journey in Numbers

69
Films as Lead
1992 – 2026
108
Assembly Seats
2026 Election · TVK
34.92%
Vote Share
2026 TN Assembly
13th
Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu · 2026

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Speeches & Key Moments

📍 Trichy Rally READ STORY
CM Vijay's First Rally in Trichy — Full Coverage
June 1, 2026 · First public speech as Chief Minister
🎬 Historic Moment READ STORY
Vijay Sworn In as 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
May 10, 2026 · JN Indoor Stadium, Chennai
🏛️ Assembly READ STORY
TVK Wins Floor Test — 144 in Favour, 22 Against
May 13, 2026 · Tamil Nadu Assembly
🏛️ Assembly Speech READ STORY
"Many Mocked Us as an Actors' Party" — First Full Assembly Speech
June 23, 2026 · Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
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