Vijay Trust Vote Win in Tamil Nadu Assembly: 144 Votes, AIADMK Split & Political Drama

Joseph Vijay Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government just sailed through a nail-biting trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. With 144 MLAs backing him—way past the 118 majority mark—CM Vijay proved his coalition’s strength amid walkouts, abstentions, and a shocking AIADMK rift. This high-stakes floor test on Wednesday sealed his position after TVK’s election sweep. Let’s break down the votes, surprises, and what it means for TN politics.

Trust Vote Numbers: Vijay Secures Comfortable Majority

In the 234-seat Assembly, Vijay needed 118 votes. He got 144! Here’s the quick math:

TVK’s core: 105 MLAs (after adjustments for Speaker, resignations, and a court-barred win).
Allies: 5 Congress + 8 from Left parties, VCK, IUML.
Bonus: Expelled AMMK MLA S. Kamaraj vowed 5-year support.
Game-changer: At least 24-25 AIADMK MLAs defied their leadership to vote yes.
One more AIADMK ally abstained.

Opposition? Only 22 AIADMK loyalists voted no. DMK’s 57-59 MLAs walked out, 4 PMK + 1 BJP abstained. Drama peaked with horse-trading claims—Vijay quipped back: “We move at horse speed, not horse-trading!”

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AIADMK Split Steals the Show: Rebels Back Vijay

The real shocker? AIADMK’s deep divide. Of their 47 MLAs:

24-25 (led by rebels like Shanmugam and SP Velumani) voted for Vijay, ignoring Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)’s orders.
EPS camp: Just 22 voted against.
1 abstained.

This rebel faction (backed by 30/47 MLAs) camped in Puducherry, signaling a full split in the Dravidian giant. They fall short of 2/3rds (31 MLAs) needed to merge with TVK without anti-defection issues—but loyalties are clear. EPS’s grip weakens after four election losses.

Walkouts, Abstentions & Assembly Buzz

DMK boycott: 57+ MLAs stormed out, dropping voter count.
Neutrals: 4 PMK (BJP allies) + 1 BJP MLA sat out.
Vijay’s reply: Promised a “minority government” protecting all rights, secular welfare, and continuing past schemes. “The whistle symbol changed history!”

TVK started with 108 seats (10 short of majority post-May 4 results) but built a rainbow coalition fast.

Vijay’s Big Win After TVK Election Upset

Remember TVK’s rise? They broke DMK-AIADMK’s 62-year hold, winning 108 seats as the largest party. Allies filled the gap amid bargaining suspense. One MLA’s razor-thin win was court-blocked, but it didn’t matter—Vijay crossed with flying colors.

What’s Next After Vijay Trust Vote Victory?

Dust settled, but AIADMK’s fracture could reshape TN politics. Will rebels formally join TVK? Expect welfare pushes, minority focus, and “horse speed” governance. Vijay’s cinema-to-CM arc is just heating up!