126 MLAs-elect in T.N. have criminal cases pending against them; TVK tops list with 41
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Tamil Nadu Election Watch (TNEW) released a report analyzing the criminal backgrounds of 234 winning candidates in the April 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The report found that at least 126 candidates, including those from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have pending criminal cases against them. The TVK had the highest number of candidates with pending cases, followed by the DMK, AIADMK, and PMK. The report also noted that serious criminal cases include offences involving assault, murder, kidnap, or rape, as well as offenses related to loss to the exchequer.
21 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed seven members from the Scheduled Caste community to his Cabinet, marking a historic increase in SC representation.
25 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition leaders criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his handling of a recent surge in crimes, demanding explanations for his actions and questioning his pre-election promises.
28 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister defended his statement that the new government would not follow previous policies regarding university governance, emphasizing the state's commitment to protecting citizens' rights.
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