The Erode Corporation Council meeting on May 26, 2026, was disrupted by a confrontation between councillors from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The conflict arose when four councillors, who recently joined the TVK, attempted to install a portrait of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the Mayor's chamber, leading to objections from DMK members who claimed a majority in the council. The TVK councillors insisted on placing the portrait, resulting in a heated argument. The Mayor, S. Nagarathinam, indicated that a decision would be reached within a week after consulting with other Mayors. Following the altercation, TVK councillors threatened to install the portrait themselves if no action was taken. The meeting resumed after the commotion was controlled, with discussions on ward-related issues continuing amidst police presence outside the venue.