The Indian National Congress (INC) is making a significant return to the Tamil Nadu government after a 59-year absence. On May 21, 2023, two of its MLAs, Rajesh Kumar and P Vishwanathan, will be inducted into the cabinet of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. This announcement was made by INC general secretary KC Venugopal, who emphasized the historic nature of this moment for the party. Currently, the Congress has five MLAs in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, following a pre-poll alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the recent elections. After Vijay's party, the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK), fell short of a majority in the 234-member Assembly, the Congress extended its support, enabling Vijay to form the government. The cabinet, sworn in on May 10, 2023, represents a major political shift, as it is the first time a non-Dravidian party has formed a government in Tamil Nadu. Vijay's cabinet includes significant portfolios focused on public administration and welfare, with the aim of fulfilling the governance vision outlined by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.