The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government cleared the constitutionally mandated floor test in the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on 13 May 2026, winning with 144 votes in favour against 22 against and 5 abstentions — a margin of 26 votes over the required 118.
The trust vote formally confirmed CM Vijay's government, completing the constitutional requirement under Article 164(2) that every Council of Ministers must demonstrate confidence within the legislature within 30 days of assuming office.
Floor Test — By The Numbers
How The Votes Were Cast
| Party / Group | Seats | Voted In Favour ✅ | Voted Against ❌ | Abstained / Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVK | 107 | 105 | — | 2 (Speaker + vacant seat) |
| INC | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| VCK | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| IUML | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| CPI | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| CPI(M) | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| AMMK | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| DMK | 59 | — | — | 59 (walked out) |
| AIADMK — rebel faction 🌟 | 25 | 25 | — | — |
| AIADMK — remaining | 22 | — | 22 | — |
| PMK | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| BJP | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| DMDK | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| TOTAL | 233 | 144 | 22 | 67 |
TVK's 107 seats include the Speaker (non-voting) and one seat Vijay must vacate (by-election pending), leaving an effective voting strength of 105. The DMK staged a walkout rather than casting votes; PMK, BJP and DMDK abstained or were absent.
How the Day Unfolded
The people of Tamil Nadu have given their verdict. The 17th Assembly will deliver on every promise — without exception.
— CM Vijay · Address to 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly · 13 May 2026
What Comes Next
With the government formally confirmed, CM Vijay's administration moved immediately to the Phase 2 cabinet expansion on 21 May 2026 — bringing the total cabinet to 33 ministers. The government's 100-day plan, built around the 22 Manadu 2 promises, is now in full execution mode.
Note on quotes: Speeches cited in this article were delivered in Tamil. Quotes shown are translated and paraphrased from Tamil press reports. Exact wording may vary. VettriThalapathy.com is a fan tribute site — not an official news source.
