On May 13, 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a trust vote where the Congress party and allies of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) reaffirmed their support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, but it lacked an absolute majority, creating a crucial moment for the coalition. Congress Legislature Party leader S. Rajesh Kumar highlighted the importance of this confidence motion in restoring public faith in the Constitution, secularism, and social justice. The coalition, which includes the Left parties, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), aims to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) indirect influence in the state. Various party leaders expressed their commitment to supporting the TVK government to ensure stability and uphold social harmony. Concerns were raised about the potential for President's Rule, as some leaders accused the Governor of undermining the democratic process. The coalition's focus remains on implementing people-friendly policies and safeguarding the rights of the states against federal overreach.