<p>Actor-turned-politician Vijay who took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, has won the crucial floor test today. DMK has abstained from voting and has staged a walk-out. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that his party will vote against the TVK, though it is unclear if all his MLAs followed that line. With DMK abstaining, the total Assembly strength fell down to 174, with magic number being 87. So, the floor test became a cakewalk for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and it also saved AIADMK from facing a public embarrassment amid reports of split. However, the numbers as known shows that 144 votes were given in favour of TVK, which means 25 odd additional votes for Vijay.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-brings-back-mgr-magic-in-tamil-nadu-election-result-kamal-hassan-trisha-jayalaitha-affair-thalapathy-vaathi-coming-tvk-who-will-be-tamil-nadu-cm-1777898435333"><strong>Vijay brings back MGR magic in Tamil Nadu politics</strong></a></p><h2>DMK walks out</h2><p>DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said in the Assembly on Wednesday that the party would not create obstacles for the newly formed TVK government. "We are boycotting," Udhayanidhi Stalin declared in the Assembly before the DMK staged a walkout. He urged the new Chief Minister Vijay to continue the welfare programmes introduced during the previous DMK government. Vijay had gone to meet former CM Stalin and Udhayanidhi after taking charge of Tamil Nadu CM. Speaking after the election loss, Stalin clarified that the DMK is not interested in triggering political instability and said, “The new govt should continue with the free breakfast scheme for schoolchildren.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-goes-off-script-before-reading-formal-oath-of-tamil-nadu-cm-jubilant-fans-cheer-every-word-watch-top-5-moments-1778395850430"><strong>Vijay goes off-script before reading formal oath of TN CM, jubilant fans cheer each word</strong></a></p><h2>AIADMK splits?</h2><p>Ahead of the voting, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) exuded confidence that all MLAs of his party would vote against CM Vijay during the confidence motion in Tamil Nadu Assembly. After the poll loss, AIADMK has been split into two: one supporting EPS and the other supporting C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani. The Shanmugam- Velumani faction claim to have the support of 30 of the party's 47 MLAs. With 25 odd votes in TVK's favour, the cracks are out in open. &nbsp;OS Manian, speaking for the EPS camp, dismissed all talk of a split, but the other faction expressed its anger openly accusing EPS of trying to align with DMK after the polls to keep Vijay away from power. They claimed that it directly contradicted the party's foundational principles.&nbsp;</p><h2>Vijay's hectic parleys before govt formation</h2><p>Vijay's TVK government ended the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. However, this floor test is also a survival test for AIADMK as several MPs are said to be in talks with TVK. After taking his party to become the single largest in Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay had to deal with a week long political uncertainty before Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially invited him to form the government. This was because TVK won 108 seats - 10 short of the magic number of 117 in 234-seat Assembly.</p>

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.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay who took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, has won the crucial floor test today. DMK has abstained from voting and has staged a walk-out. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that his party will vote against the TVK, though it is unclear if all his MLAs followed that line. With DMK abstaining, the total Assembly strength fell down to 174, with magic number being 87. So, the floor test became a cakewalk for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and it also saved AIADMK from facing a public embarrassment amid reports of split. However, the numbers as known shows that 144 votes were given in favour of TVK, which means 25 odd additional votes for Vijay. Also Read: Vijay brings back MGR magic in Tamil Nadu politics DMK walks out DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said in the Assembly on Wednesday that the party would not create obstacles for the newly formed TVK government. "We are boycotting," Udhayanidhi Stalin declared in the Assembly before the DMK staged a walkout. He urged the new Chief Minister Vijay to continue the welfare programmes introduced during the previous DMK government. Vijay had gone to meet former CM Stalin and Udhayanidhi after taking charge of Tamil Nadu CM. Speaking after the election loss, Stalin clarified that the DMK is not interested in triggering political instability and said, “The new govt should continue with the free breakfast scheme for schoolchildren.” Also Read: Vijay goes off-script before reading formal oath of TN CM, jubilant fans cheer each word AIADMK splits? Ahead of the voting, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) exuded confidence that all MLAs of his party would vote against CM Vijay during the confidence motion in Tamil Nadu Assembly. After the poll loss, AIADMK has been split into two: one supporting EPS and the other supporting C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani. The Shanmugam- Velumani faction claim to have the support of 30 of the party's 47 MLAs. With 25 odd votes in TVK's favour, the cracks are out in open. OS Manian, speaking for the EPS camp, dismissed all talk of a split, but the other faction expressed its anger openly accusing EPS of trying to align with DMK after the polls to keep Vijay away from power. They claimed that it directly contradicted the party's foundational principles. Vijay's hectic parleys before govt formation Vijay's TVK government ended the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. However, this floor test is also a survival test for AIADMK as several MPs are said to be in talks with TVK. After taking his party to become the single largest in Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay had to deal with a week long political uncertainty before Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially invited him to form the government. This was because TVK won 108 seats - 10 short of the magic number of 117 in 234-seat Assembly.

<p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Vijay wins Tamil Nadu floor test, DMK abstains from voting; AIADMK splits

<p>Actor-turned-politician Vijay who took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, paving way for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, is facing a crucial floor test today. His government ended the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. However, this floor test is also a survival test for AIADMK as several MPs are said to be in talks with TVK. After taking his party to become the single largest in Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay had to deal with a week long political uncertainty before Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially invited him to form the government. This was because TVK won 108 seats - 10 short of the magic number of 117 in 234-seat Assembly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vijay-signs-first-orders-after-becoming-tamil-nadu-cm-new-era-of-social-justice-starts-now-free-electricity-and-a-women-protection-force-new-era-tvk-1778391737077"><strong>‘New era of social justice starts NOW’: Vijay roars after taking oath as TN CM, signs first orders</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chennai | Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with DMK MLAs, arrives at the Assembly, as TVK to face floor test today <a href="https://t.co/uk0776F3nK">pic.twitter.com/uk0776F3nK</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2054408164955783420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What are the numbers for Vijay?</h2><p>TVK formed the government after gaining support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML. The DMK finished second with 59 seats, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats. Congress won 5 seats, PMK bagged 4, and IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secured 2 seats each. BJP, DMDK, and AMMK managed to win one seat each.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vijay currently has 107 MLAs because he won from two seats, and has now resigned from Trichy East. Of 107, only 105 TVK MLAs can vote in floor test, due to Court intervening in the case of Tirupattur MLA who won by one vote (matter pending at Supreme Court) and Speaker not being the part of the voting. The Speaker of a Legislative Assembly or Lok Sabha in India does not vote in the first instance during a floor test, but can cast a casting vote only in the event of a tie. Congress 5 MLAs supporting TVK as allies. CPI, CPI(M), VCK, IUML combines to form 8 MLAs providing support for TVK. House strength is also 232 due to Vijay resigning from Trichy East and Tirupattur MLA not voting. So, halfway mark is &nbsp;is 117.</p><p>So, Vijay has backing of 118 MLAs - comfortable to sail through.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-goes-off-script-before-reading-formal-oath-of-tamil-nadu-cm-jubilant-fans-cheer-every-word-watch-top-5-moments-1778395850430"><strong>Vijay goes off-script before reading formal oath of Tamil Nadu CM</strong></a></p><h2>How is it a test for AIADMK?</h2><p>After the poll loss, AIADMK has been reportedly split into two: the other half being led by C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani. They claim to have the support of 30 of the party's 47 MLAs. Vijay visited Shanmugam's Chennai residence, where the group reportedly extended support to the TVK government. AIADMK General Secretary and leader of the other faction Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has warned of legal action in case of defection. He has also issued a whip that all party MLAs will follow the directive. OS Manian, speaking for the EPS camp, dismissed all talk of a split, asserting that 47 MLAs had already submitted a signed document to the assembly speaker affirming EPS as leader of the legislative party. The split stems from EPS' overtures to align with DMK after the polls to keep Vijay away from power. The new camp alleges that it directly contradicted the party's foundational principles. Now only the floor test will tell who will these MLAs side with.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The newly elected speaker of the assembly is JCD Prabhakar of TVK and his role is crucial. The speaker is the authority who will decide any disqualification petitions filed after today's vote. If, two-thirds switches side, defection law will not be applied. For the AIADMK rebels, &nbsp;two-thirds of 47 is 32.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: AIADMK MLAs arrive at the residence of AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami.<br><br>An AIADMK leader says, &quot;All decisions will be taken by Edappadi K Palaniswami. About 25 MLAs will come here. The majority is on our side. All the people will be… <a href="https://t.co/5hZwLSVzcK">pic.twitter.com/5hZwLSVzcK</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2054401866398929314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay became Tamil Nadu CM after TVK secured support from allies and AIADMK rebels. Though he has the magic numbers on paper, he has to prove the numbers in a crucial floor test today. More than the TVK chief, it is a test for AIADMK

Actor-turned-politician Vijay who took oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, paving way for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, is facing a crucial floor test today. His government ended the years-long duopoly of AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu. However, this floor test is also a survival test for AIADMK as several MPs are said to be in talks with TVK. After taking his party to become the single largest in Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay had to deal with a week long political uncertainty before Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar officially invited him to form the government. This was because TVK won 108 seats - 10 short of the magic number of 117 in 234-seat Assembly. Also Read: ‘New era of social justice starts NOW’: Vijay roars after taking oath as TN CM, signs first orders

<p>Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay became Tamil Nadu CM after TVK secured support from allies and AIADMK rebels. Though he has the magic numbers on paper, he has to prove the numbers in a crucial floor test today. More than the TVK chief, it is a test for AIADMK</p>

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