TVK's Youngest Minister S Keerthana Fails Initial Oath Due to Missing Certificate
The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Tamil Nadu experienced minor disruptions on Monday, May 11, 2026. The most notable incident involved S Keerthana, the youngest minister from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, who was initially unable to take her oath because she failed to produce her mandatory election certificate. After being politely declined by Assembly Principal Secretary K Srinivasan, she retrieved the document and successfully swore in later. Another TVK MLA, R Kumar, also faced a hurdle when he mistakenly presented a colleague's certificate. Additionally, AIADMK MLA K Mohan became emotional while paying tribute to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The session marked the beginning of the new assembly under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, with TVK emerging as the single-largest party. Udhayanidhi Stalin of the DMK was appointed Leader of Opposition. The proceedings highlighted strict procedural adherence regarding documentation before lawmakers can be sworn in, as mandated by the Constitution.
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TVK's Youngest Minister S Keerthana Fails Initial Oath Due to Missing Certificate
The oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Tamil Nadu experienced minor disruptions on Monday, May 11, 2026. The most notable incident involved S Keerthana, the youngest minister from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, who was initially unable to take her oath because she failed to produce her mandatory election certificate. After being politely declined by Assembly Principal Secretary K Srinivasan, she retrieved the document and successfully swore in later. Another TVK MLA, R Kumar, also faced a hurdle when he mistakenly presented a colleague's certificate. Additionally, AIADMK MLA K Mohan became emotional while paying tribute to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The session marked the beginning of the new assembly under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, with TVK emerging as the single-largest party. Udhayanidhi Stalin of the DMK was appointed Leader of Opposition. The proceedings highlighted strict procedural adherence regarding documentation before lawmakers can be sworn in, as mandated by the Constitution.
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