Congress Makes Historic Return to Tamil Nadu Cabinet After Nearly Six Decades
Historic Move: Congress joins Tamil Nadu cabinet after 59 years
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The Indian National Congress (INC) has made a historic return to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a gap of 59 years, with MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan set to take oath. This move follows the party's support of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) coalition government, reflecting a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
- 01Rajesh Kumar won the Killiyoor seat by a narrow margin of 1,311 votes, while P. Viswanathan secured the Melur seat by 2,724 votes.
- 02The Congress party won five seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections and subsequently allied with TVK to form a government.
- 03Congress MP Manickam Tagore emphasized the public's desire for a share in governance, marking a shift from previous political dynamics.
- 04This induction marks the first time Congress ministers will hold cabinet positions in Tamil Nadu since 1964.
- 05Tagore called this moment emotional for Congress supporters and a step towards a corruption-free administration.
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The Indian National Congress (INC) has officially returned to the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a remarkable gap of 59 years, marking a significant shift in the state's political dynamics. The party's General Secretary (Organisation), KC Venugopal, announced that MLAs Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan will be inducted into the cabinet, taking their oaths on Thursday. This historic moment comes after Congress won five seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections and aligned with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a coalition government, having previously exited the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance. Kumar won the Killiyoor seat by a narrow margin of 1,311 votes, while Viswanathan secured the Melur seat with a margin of 2,724 votes. Congress MP Manickam Tagore highlighted the public's demand for a stake in governance, stating, 'A new chapter in history is being written.' This induction not only signifies a return for Congress but also aims to steer Tamil Nadu towards a governance model free of corruption, as emphasized by Tagore.
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The induction of Congress ministers may lead to changes in governance and policy direction in Tamil Nadu, potentially addressing public concerns about corruption.
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