After securing a decisive victory, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has entrusted N Marie Wilson as the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu. The announcement came as newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay officially executed a major cabinet expansion, from his initial 10-member core team first sworn into office on May 10. The appointment marks a significant rise for the first-time MLA, who joined politics less than a year ago.<h2>Who is N Marie Wilson?&nbsp;</h2>Marie Wilson secured a decisive victory in the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, securing 53.97 per cent of the total votes. He defeated the sitting DMK MLA, J John Ebeneze, with a massive margin of &nbsp;49,668 votes, which was larger than the total votes secured by the runner-up. &nbsp;Born around 1979 in Chennai, he has a BTech, MBA and PhD in Management Science. The faith in his administrative capability is driven by his past experience as the managing director (MD) of Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Sriperumbudur (Kanchipuram district). He is also the Managing Trustee of the Jeppiaar Remibai Educational Trust and previously served as the founder-director of Jeppiaar Engineering College and Jeppiaar International School. Wilson is a prominent educationist from the influential Jeppiaar family of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, in 1989, Col Dr Jeppiaar, father-in-law of Wilson, contested the 1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from T Nagar constituency on the Janaki faction ticket but was unsuccessful. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-early-monsoon-forecast-india-heatwave-alert-1779357122018">IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India</a>Wilson was among the batch of people, the IRS officer, KG Arunraj, former judicial officer C Subash, and former MLAs R Rajalakshmi, S David Selvan and Dr A Sridharan, who joined the TVK political movement early on June 9, 2025. He was considered one of Vijay's confidants and hosted the first closed-door indoor meet of TVK at the Jeppiaar Institute campus, following the party's September 2025 Karur stempede event. &nbsp;

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader N Marie Wilson has been appointed Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay after TVK’s election victory. Here’s all about the educationist and first-time MLA.

After securing a decisive victory, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has entrusted N Marie Wilson as the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu. The announcement came as newly elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay officially executed a major cabinet expansion, from his initial 10-member core team first sworn into office on May 10. The appointment marks a significant rise for the first-time MLA, who joined politics less than a year ago. Who is N Marie Wilson? Marie Wilson secured a decisive victory in the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, securing 53.97 per cent of the total votes. He defeated the sitting DMK MLA, J John Ebeneze, with a massive margin of 49,668 votes, which was larger than the total votes secured by the runner-up. Born around 1979 in Chennai, he has a BTech, MBA and PhD in Management Science. The faith in his administrative capability is driven by his past experience as the managing director (MD) of Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Sriperumbudur (Kanchipuram district). He is also the Managing Trustee of the Jeppiaar Remibai Educational Trust and previously served as the founder-director of Jeppiaar Engineering College and Jeppiaar International School. Wilson is a prominent educationist from the influential Jeppiaar family of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, in 1989, Col Dr Jeppiaar, father-in-law of Wilson, contested the 1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from T Nagar constituency on the Janaki faction ticket but was unsuccessful. Also Read: IMD predicts early monsoon arrival as severe heatwave scorches North and Central India Wilson was among the batch of people, the IRS officer, KG Arunraj, former judicial officer C Subash, and former MLAs R Rajalakshmi, S David Selvan and Dr A Sridharan, who joined the TVK political movement early on June 9, 2025. He was considered one of Vijay's confidants and hosted the first closed-door indoor meet of TVK at the Jeppiaar Institute campus, following the party's September 2025 Karur stempede event.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader N Marie Wilson has been appointed Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay after TVK’s election victory. Here’s all about the educationist and first-time MLA.

Who is N Marie Wilson? TVK leader appointed Tamil Nadu Finance Minister by CM Joseph Vijay

TVK and Congress MLAs take oath as Tamil Nadu Ministers in the presence of CM Vijay and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The CM has recommended to induct 23 MLAs into the Council of Ministers and the state Governor approved the recommendation made by the Chief Minister to appoint them as Ministers.


Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion 2026: CM Vijay Inducts 23 More Legislators

In a significant political development, the Congress party has reportedly returned to the Tamil Nadu Cabinet after a gap of 59 years. The move marks a major shift in the state’s coalition dynamics and reflects evolving alliances ahead of key political developments. Leaders say the inclusion aims to strengthen governance cooperation, while opposition parties are closely watching the impact on Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.


Tamil Nadu Elections: Congress Part Returns to Tamil Nadu Cabinet After 59 Years

Political tensions are rising in Tamil Nadu ahead of key electoral developments as CPI(M) has reportedly threatened to withdraw its support if actor-turned-politician Vijay moves ahead with the induction of AIADMK MLAs.


Tamil Nadu Elections: CPI(M) Threatens to Withdraw Support if Vijay Inducts AIADMK MLAs 

Vijay is facing early political pressure after coalition partner Communist Party of India (Marxist) reportedly issued a warning to the newly formed government in Tamil Nadu. Vijay’s TVK government came to power with support from Congress, Left parties, IUML and VCK, but differences within the alliance are already beginning to surface. The developments have sparked fresh debate over coalition stability and power-sharing dynamics in the state.


Tamil Nadu Politics: Trouble Brews For CM Vijay As Ally CPI(M) Issues Sharp Warning

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam expressed solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils while remembering the victims of the Mullivaikkal tragedy, which marked the final and deadliest phase of the Sri Lankan civil war. The war officially ended on May 18, 2009, after intense fighting in Mullivaikkal. Rights groups and reports have estimated that tens of thousands of Tamil civilians were killed during the final days of the conflict, making it one of the most painful chapters in Sri Lanka’s modern history.


TVK Pays Tribute To Mullivaikkal Victims, Backs Sri Lankan Tamils

Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the party and expressing concern over its current state.
In his resignation letter addressed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, Semmalai said the developments in the party after the elections had caused him “immense mental anguish”.

Ex-Tamil Nadu Health Minister S Semmalai Resigns From AIADMK

Political tensions are rising in Tamil Nadu as internal divisions within All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam deepen following Chief Minister Vijay’s TVK government winning the trust vote with support from 144 MLAs. AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami has reportedly expelled several senior leaders accused of backing Vijay. At the same time, voices inside the party are growing louder for the return of V. K. Sasikala and T. T. V. Dhinakaran, signalling a major political shake-up ahead.


Tamil Nadu Politics: EPS Expels 26 Ministers For Backing CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 government-run liquor outlets across the state, marking one of the biggest policy shifts on alcohol sales in recent years. The decision reportedly includes shutting shops located near religious places and reducing nearly 15% of state-run outlets. The move is being seen as an attempt to address public concerns over alcohol abuse while balancing the state’s heavy dependence on liquor revenue.


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Massive Liquor Shop Shutdown Across State

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay won the crucial floor test with 144 votes in favour after DMK abstained and walked out of the Assembly. The victory strengthened TVK’s government while sparing AIADMK from embarrassment amid reports of an internal split and rebel MLAs backing Vijay.


Tamil Nadu: Vijay Secures Support of 144 MLAs, TVK Government Wins Floor Test

Vijay’s TVK government has won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the support of 144 MLAs, comfortably securing the majority mark. The victory strengthens TVK’s position after its landmark electoral success, marking a major shift in Tamil Nadu politics and ending decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance.


Breaking | Tamil Nadu: TVK Wins Floor Test; Secures Support from 144 MLAs 

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is preparing to prove its majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly amid rising political tensions in the state. The high-stakes floor test is being closely watched as party leaders rally support and opposition parties intensify their attacks.

Tamil Nadu: TVK Gears Up To Prove Majority in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Tamil Nadu politics is witnessing a major churn as C. V. Shanmugam openly backed C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK government while launching sharp attacks on Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Shanmugam alleged that EPS was attempting to move closer to the DMK, triggering fresh political speculation. Meanwhile, TVK appointed Ricckey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the CM, while JCD Prabhakar was elected Speaker, signaling rapid consolidation of the new administration.


Tamil Nadu Politics: AIADMK Leader CV Shanmugam Says His Faction Will Support TVK 

Tamil Nadu Politics: AIADMK Says Those TVK In Floor Test Will Face Action

Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay had not even begun his first day in office when a political row erupted over state song, ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’, being relegated to third place after the National Song and the National Anthem, during the swearing-in ceremony in Chennai.


TN CM Vijay Comes Under Fire Over 'Insult' to Tamil Nadu State Song

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay faced flak from his own allies as the official state song was played third in order after the national song and national anthem. This assumes significance as Tamil pride is an emotive issue in the state.


Vijay Faces Heat From Allies as 'State Song' Played After National Anthem at Oath Ceremony

Vijay officially began his political journey as Chief Minister in the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly, taking oath as the Perambur MLA alongside nine ministers. In a major political moment, Udhayanidhi Stalin assumed the role of Leader of Opposition from the DMK. Vijay later paid a courtesy visit to former CM M. K. Stalin, signalling a notable start to the new political chapter in Tamil Nadu.


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's TVK Party Promises to Release a White Paper on the State's Financial Health

Tamil Nadu Row Erupts Over Playing National Song, Anthem Before TN State Song

Thalapathy Vijay made headlines this weekend after he took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Before becoming a star of Tamil Nadu politics, he was a celebrated actor of the state.
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TVK chief Vijay has officially taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a historic swearing-in ceremony held in Chennai. The event marks a major political shift in the state following the Assembly election results and post-poll alliance talks. Leaders, supporters, and film personalities witnessed the ceremony as a new government takes charge in Tamil Nadu.


Tamil Nadu: TVK Chief Vijay Takes Oath As New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

TVK Chief Vijay Takes Oath As New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

TVK chief Vijay has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, becoming the first non-Dravidian leader to hold the post in 59 years. The historic swearing-in marks a major political shift in the state after decades of dominance by the DMK and AIADMK. Leaders, supporters, and film personalities gathered in Chennai to witness the landmark moment in Tamil Nadu politics.


Vijay Oath Ceremony: Vijay Sworn In As First Non-Dravidian Tamil Nadu CM in 59 Years 

TVK chief Vijay has received the Governor’s approval to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the Assembly election results. The development comes after days of intense political negotiations and alliance discussions that secured the numbers for government formation. The swearing-in ceremony marks a historic moment in Tamil Nadu politics as a new government prepares to take charge.


Tamil Nadu Elections: TVK Chief Gets Governor's Nod to Take Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai is all set for TVK chief Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister following a historic election outcome. The city has been decorated and security tightened ahead of the grand oath ceremony, marking a major political milestone. The event comes after intense post-poll negotiations and alliance-building that paved the way for government formation in the state.


Tamil Nadu Elections: Chennai Decked Up for Vijay's Oath Ceremony

Vijay's numbers nightmare appears to have ended as Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has extended its unconditional support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the first coalition government in Tamil Nadu.

Meanwhile, a major rebellion is reportedly brewing within AIADMK, with senior leader CV Shanmugam allegedly planning to split the party, sources said. According to sources, over 30 AIADMK MLAs are backing him, and some are inclined to support TVK. This comes amid a key huddle at Shanmugam's office in Chennai, where senior leaders, including SP Velumani, MR Vijaybhaskar, Natham Viswanathan, and C Vijayabhaskar, gathered after the MLAs returned from a Puducherry resort today.


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay To Take Oath; Outgoing CM MK Stalin Congratulates Vijay & His Party

Tamil Nadu Elections: Vijay Meets Governor, Stakes Claim To Form Government

Tamil Nadu politics is heating up as TVK claims it has secured a majority to form the government in the state following the latest electoral developments. The announcement has triggered sharp political reactions, with rival parties questioning the claim while supporters celebrate what they call a historic mandate.

Tamil Nadu Elections: TVK Claims to Secure Majority to Form Govt in Tamil Nadu 

After days of speculation following the May 4 results, actor-turned-politician Vijay now appears set to cross the majority mark in the fractured Tamil Nadu Assembly. Backed by Congress, VCK, CPI and CPI(M), his position has strengthened amid political uncertainty and a reported standoff with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.


Tamil Nadu Elections: Vijay's TVK Crosses 118-Mark Majority to Form Government 

Tamil Nadu’s post-election drama has intensified after Governor Rajendra Arlekar rejected Vijay’s TVK claim to form the government, stating the party lacks the numbers required for a majority. The move has triggered sharp political reactions, especially after actor Prakash Raj publicly criticised the Governor’s delay and insisted Vijay should be invited to form the government and prove majority on the Assembly floor.

With Congress extending support to TVK and CPI invoking constitutional principles and the SR Bommai judgement, Tamil Nadu now faces a major political and constitutional showdown following the hung Assembly verdict.

Tamil Nadu Elections: Will DMK Or AIADMK Join Hands, Or Either Of Them Support TVK? 

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has received external support from the Congress in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.
The backing is seen as a significant boost for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as it strengthens its position after a strong electoral debut.


Tamil Nadu Elections:  Vijay’s TVK Gains Congress Support In Tamil Nadu Power Game 

Tamil Nadu’s post-election drama has intensified after Governor Rajendra Arlekar rejected Vijay’s TVK claim to form the government, stating the party lacks the numbers required for a majority.

The move has triggered sharp political reactions, especially after actor Prakash Raj publicly criticised the Governor’s delay and insisted Vijay should be invited to form the government and prove majority on the Assembly floor.

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