VCK, IUML join Vijay’s Cabinet in Tamil Nadu

Key points

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.
• Joseph Vijay on Friday (May 22, 2026) concluded his Cabinet formation with the induction of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Vanni Arasu (Tindivanam) and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA A.M. Shahjahan (Papanasam).
• Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Ministers at Lok Bhavan in Chennai, in the presence of Mr. Vijay and his Cabinet colleagues.
• Portfolio allocation A Lok Bhavan media release stated Mr. Shahjahan will be the Minister for Minorities Welfare, while Mr. Vanni Arasu will be handling the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Hill Tribes portfolio, and will be known as Minister for Social Justice.
• With the completion of the last round of Cabinet expansion, the size of the Council of Ministers has risen to the sanctioned strength of 35 in the 234-member House.