Governor’s role in government formation | Explained
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured a majority in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, but the Governor invited the party's chief to form the government. C. Joseph Vijay, the TVK leader, was sworn in as Chief Minister after securing letters of support from 120 members. The Governor's discretion in appointing the Chief Minister is based on constitutional provisions and previous recommendations by commissions, but there have been instances where Governors have appointed a Chief Minister without following these guidelines. The Supreme Court has emphasized that the "floor of the House" is the appropriate forum to determine majority support for a government.
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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