Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay wins a trust vote in the state Assembly, according to multiple reports. The floor test is passed with Vijay receiving 144 votes in favour. The votes include support from AIADMK MLAs who back the chief minister despite differences within the ruling party. Reports state that 25 AIADMK rebel MLAs vote for Vijay.
During the vote, the DMK and DMDK lawmakers walk out from the Assembly, indicating opposition to the government’s position before and during the floor test. Despite the walkouts, the government secures the required numbers to survive the trust motion. The reports collectively describe a floor test in which Vijay is comfortably elected to continue leading the government, with the final tally reflecting backing from both loyal and rebel factions within the legislature. The outcome strengthens Vijay’s position following the trust vote and leaves the opposition to question the government’s mandate outside the chamber.
