Tamil Nadu Government 2026
Chief Minister, Cabinet, and citizen services after the 2026 Assembly elections
Following the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, C. Joseph Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May 2026 at Nehru Stadium, Chennai. He is the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from outside the DMK / AIADMK Dravidian parties since 1969. Nine cabinet ministers were sworn in alongside him. This page is the non-partisan reference for the new government: who holds which office, who the Leader of the Opposition is, and the citizen-facing portals you may need to reach a department directly.
Non-partisan reference page
Chennaites.com is independent and not affiliated with any political party, candidate, or government body. The information below is drawn from Raj Bhavan press releases, Wikipedia, and reputable English and Tamil dailies. We do not endorse any party or policy. For the latest official position, always check Raj Bhavan (rajbhavan-tn.nic.in) and the Chief Minister's office (cm.tn.gov.in).
Assembly at a Glance
Assembly
17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Term
May 2026 to May 2031
Governor
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Cabinet Sworn In
10 May 2026
Hung Assembly and Coalition
TVK won 108 of 234 Assembly seats, ten short of the 118 majority. The Indian National Congress (5 MLAs) left the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance to join the TVK-led coalition. CPI and CPI(M) provided unconditional outside support on 8 May 2026, taking the coalition past the majority mark. This is Tamil Nadu’s first hung Assembly since the formation of the state.
Key Office Holders
C. Joseph Vijay
Party: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) · Constituency: Perambur
Portfolios: Public, General Administration, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Forest Service, All India Services, District Revenue Officers, Police, Home
Founder and President of TVK. First Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from outside the DMK / AIADMK Dravidian parties since 1969.
The Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will be elected at the first sitting of the new Assembly. Until then the position is vacant.
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) · Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, Chennai
Picked by the DMK on 10 May 2026; took oath as Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on 11 May 2026. Formerly Deputy Chief Minister in the previous DMK government. DMK is the single largest opposition party with 59 seats. M. K. Stalin remains DMK President.
Council of Ministers
Nine ministers were sworn in alongside the Chief Minister at the swearing-in ceremony on 10 May 2026. Individual portfolio allocations are pending and will be notified through the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and Raj Bhavan press releases.
| Minister | Constituency | Party | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Anand | Thiyagarayanagar (T. Nagar), Chennai | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| Aadhav Arjuna | Villivakkam, Chennai | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| K. G. Arunraj | Tiruchengode | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| K. A. Sengottaiyan | Gobichettipalayam | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| P. Venkataramanan | Mylapore, Chennai | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar | Thiruparankundram | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| Rajmohan | Egmore, Chennai | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| Dr. T. K. Prabhu | Karaikudi | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
| S. Keerthana | Sivakasi | TVK | Portfolio allocation pending |
Citizen-Facing Departments
Where to reach the most-used Tamil Nadu government services. URLs are subject to change; always look for the official .gov.in or .tn.gov.in domain.
Chief Minister’s Office
https://cm.tn.gov.in
Office of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu e-Sevai
https://tnesevai.tn.gov.in
Government services online: certificates, applications, payments.
TN Public Grievance Redressal
https://cmhelpline.tn.gov.in
Public grievance system, including the CM Cell helpline.
Greater Chennai Corporation
https://chennaicorporation.gov.in
Civic services within Chennai city limits.
TN Electricity Board (TNEB / TANGEDCO)
https://www.tnebnet.org
Electricity bills, connections, complaints.
Metro Water (CMWSSB)
https://chennaimetrowater.tn.gov.in
Water supply, sewerage, tanker bookings.
TN Transport Department (RTO)
https://tnsta.gov.in
Driving licence, vehicle registration, permits.
TN Education Department
https://tnschools.gov.in
School education, public examinations.
Chief Electoral Officer Tamil Nadu
https://ceo.tn.gov.in
Voter rolls, electoral information.
TN Police
https://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in
FIR copies, complaint registration, online services.
How the Tamil Nadu Government is Structured
Tamil Nadu has a unicameral legislature called the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with 234 elected members. Elections to the Assembly are held every five years. The party or coalition with a majority forms the government, with the leader of the majority group sworn in as Chief Minister by the Governor.
The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, is responsible for the executive functions of the state. Each minister holds one or more portfolios that group related departments. Portfolios can be combined or split, and reshuffled mid-term.
The Speaker presides over Assembly proceedings and is elected from among the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The Leader of the Opposition is the head of the largest single party in opposition.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu is appointed by the President of India and is the constitutional head of state. Day-to-day government is run by the Chief Minister and the Cabinet; the Governor's role is largely formal but includes summoning and proroguing the Assembly, appointing the Chief Minister, and assenting to legislation.
Sources
Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu
https://rajbhavan-tn.nic.in
Chief Minister’s Office, Tamil Nadu
https://cm.tn.gov.in
Wikipedia: 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_election
Wikipedia: Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu_Council_of_Ministers
India TV swearing-in coverage (10 May 2026)
https://www.indiatvnews.com/tamil-nadu/news-vijay-sworn-in-as-tamil-nadu-cm-check-full-list-of-cabinet-ministers-in-tvk-government-latest-updates-2026-05-10-1040558
India.com government formation live blog
https://www.india.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-government-formation-news-2026-live-thalapathy-vijay-tvk-chief-oath-new-tamil-nadu-cm-lok-bhavan-governor-rajendra-arlekar-election-results-congress-rahul-gandhi-aiadmk-dmk-bjp-politics-8406475/
Deccan Herald (DMK picks Udhayanidhi as Leader of Opposition, 10 May 2026)
https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/dmk-picks-udhayanidhi-stalin-as-leader-of-opposition-setting-stage-for-face-off-with-vijay-3997954
Deccan Chronicle (Udhayanidhi oath as Leader of Opposition, 11 May 2026)
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/udhayanidhi-stalin-takes-oath-as-leader-of-opposition-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-1955982
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