Tamil Nadu Assembly’s First Session Under CM Vijay Begins with Governor’s Address
The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’s first session under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s new TVK government began on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivering a 37-minute address outlining the government’s development blueprint. The session followed a trust vote won by Vijay’s coalition. DMK MLAs, led by Udhayanidhi Stalin, protested outside over law and order issues. The Assembly will meet for three days, with a Business Advisory Committee deciding further duration.
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Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Adjourned Sine Die After Chief Minister's Reply
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, by Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's reply to the motion of thanks to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's address. Earlier, Leader of the House and Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan moved a resolution to adjourn the session, which was passed. This was the first Assembly session of the TVK-led government after Chief Minister Vijay assumed office and won a trust vote. The session began with the Governor's address on June 18. Notably, on June 19, the Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River at Mekedatu. Members debated the motion of thanks on June 19 and 22.
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The first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began smoothly on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivering his customary address to the new government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The session featured a notable procedural change: the National Anthem was played both at the beginning and end of the Governor's address, breaking from the convention where it was played only at the end. This change comes after previous Governor R.N. Ravi had walked out during the DMK regime over similar anthem protocol disagreements. The Governor's 37-minute speech included 57 points, quoting Thirukkural and B.R. Ambedkar, and addressed key policies including continuation of the two-language policy and a Social Justice Survey. Opposition DMK members protested by wearing black badges reading 'Vaai Thiranga CM' (Open your mouth, CM) and reported technical glitches with their access devices. The House is scheduled to meet for three days.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar praised the rendering of the National Anthem at both the start and end of his customary address to the Legislative Assembly on June 18, 2026, calling it the 'dawn of a new era.' He expressed immense satisfaction that, after a three-year hiatus, his address was read in its entirety without disruption. The Governor emphasized that this historic event demonstrates upholding democratic dignity and fulfills the aspirations of Tamil Nadu's people for harmonious state-government relations. The smooth session marked the beginning of the 17th Assembly, with the Governor's comments posted by Lok Bhavan (his office) on social media platform X.
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The first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly began smoothly on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivering his customary address. The session started with the State song 'Tamil Thaai Vazhthu' followed by the National Anthem, a break from convention where the anthem is usually played only at the end of the Governor's address. The Governor's 37-minute speech, delivered in English, included quotes from C.N. Annadurai, Thirukkural, and B.R. Ambedkar, covering 57 points. Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar read the Tamil version. DMK members protested by wearing black badges reading 'Vaai Thiranga CM' and reported technical glitches with their gadgets, which were later resolved. The Assembly will meet for three days: June 19, 22, and 23.
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The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly under the new TVK government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, began on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivering his inaugural address to the House. The address is expected to outline the government's development blueprint. Meanwhile, DMK MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, staged a protest outside the Assembly, raising slogans against the TVK government and Chief Minister Vijay over law and order issues. The TVK government, which won 108 seats in the April 23 polls, secured a comfortable trust vote with 144 votes, supported by Congress, VCK, Left parties, IUML, and a section of AIADMK MLAs.
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The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session begins on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivering his customary address at 10 a.m. This is the first session after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government assumed office and won a trust vote. The address is significant given past tensions between former Governor R.N. Ravi and the previous DMK government. A new Business Advisory Committee (BAC) has been formed, chaired by Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, including Chief Minister Vijay and other ministers, as well as opposition leaders like Udhayanidhi Stalin. The BAC will meet to decide the session's duration. The Assembly currently has 228 members following the resignation of the Tiruchi East seat by Vijay and five AIADMK MLAs.
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The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's government will commence on June 18, 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's address at 10 a.m. Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced the date and stated that no decision has been made regarding petitions from two AIADMK legislature party groups, which have since reconciled. The session's duration will be determined after a Business Advisory Committee meeting. The Speaker also noted public interest in live telecasting Assembly proceedings, following the live broadcast of the trust vote, and said a decision on that matter will be taken later.
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The first session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led government assumed office and won a trust vote will begin on June 18 with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's address at 10 a.m. Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced the session start date and said details on session duration will follow a Business Advisory Committee meeting. Regarding petitions from two AIADMK legislature party groups that later reconciled, the Speaker stated no decision has been made yet and the matter remains under consideration. On the possibility of live telecasting all proceedings, Prabhakar noted public interest, especially among youth, after the trust vote broadcast, and said an appropriate decision will be taken.
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