The legacy of women Ministers in Tamil Nadu
C. Joseph Vijay, the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was sworn in alongside Keerthana, who won from the Sivakasi assembly constituency, marking a significant milestone for women in state politics. While social media erroneously claimed she was the first woman Cabinet member, women have served as Ministers in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet for decades, with the first instance occurring in 1946 under T. Prakasam. Since then, women have been consistently included in the state's Cabinets.
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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