Congress Inducts Two MLAs into Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years
Congress names Rajesh Kumar, P Viswanathan for induction in Tamil Nadu cabinet
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The Indian National Congress has appointed MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan to the Tamil Nadu cabinet, marking the party's return to ministerial positions after 59 years. The induction reflects a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as Congress seeks to fulfill the aspirations of the state's residents.
- 01Rajesh Kumar won the Killiyoor seat by a narrow margin of 1,311 votes (0.7%) against a candidate from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- 02P Viswanathan secured the Melur seat with a margin of 2,724 votes (1.4%) against TVK’s A Maduraiveeran.
- 03Congress won five seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections and supported the TVK to form a coalition government.
- 04Congress MP Manickam Tagore emphasized the public's desire for a share in governance after the party's split from the DMK-led alliance.
- 05The induction of the two Congress ministers is seen as a historic moment for party cadres, representing a shift towards a corruption-free administration.
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The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced the induction of Tamil Nadu MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan into the state cabinet, marking the party's first ministerial positions in Tamil Nadu in 59 years. This significant political development follows the Congress's victory in five seats during the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections and its subsequent support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming a coalition government. General Secretary KC Venugopal confirmed the appointments, expressing confidence in the new ministers to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Tamil Nadu. Rajesh Kumar, who won the Killiyoor seat by a narrow margin of 1,311 votes (0.7%), and P Viswanathan, who secured the Melur seat with a margin of 2,724 votes (1.4%), are set to take their oaths as ministers. This induction is seen as a historic moment for Congress cadres, who hope to steer the state towards a corruption-free administration, moving away from previous governance issues. Tagore's statements on social media highlighted the public's desire for greater representation in governance, indicating a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
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The induction of Congress ministers could lead to changes in governance and policy direction in Tamil Nadu, potentially impacting local administration and public services.
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