TVK Allies VCK, IUML Set To Join Vijay's Cabinet, Oath-Taking Tomorrow

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• TVK Allies VCK, IUML Set To Join Vijay's Cabinet, Oath-Taking Tomorrow Published By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 21:03 IST VCK Chief Thol Thirumavallavan says they will be part of the coalition govt and said party MLA Vanni Arasu will take oath as minister at a ceremony on Friday.
• With Arasu's entry, the number of Dalit ministers will rise to 8, the highest proportional representation for the community in any Tamil Nadu cabinet so far.
• Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s cabinet is set for another expansion to accommodate Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) allies Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
• VCK Chief Thol Thirumavallavan says they will be part of the coalition govt and said party MLA Vanni Arasu will take oath as minister at a ceremony on Friday.
• From IUML, AM Shah Jahan will be sworn in as the minister.