Tamil Nadu Cabinet Minister List 2026: Full List of Portfolios & New Government

Last Updated on May 9, 2026 by Babusona Mondal

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election has marked a historic turning point in the state’s political journey. Breaking the long-standing duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK, the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Thalapathy Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party.

Following the election results declared on May 4, 2026, Vijay officially staked his claim to form the government. With the support of the Congress (INC) and IUML, the TVK-led coalition has crossed the majority mark of 118 seats, ushering in a new era of governance in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu New Government 2026: Leadership Overview

As of May 9, 2026, the swearing-in ceremony has officially introduced the state’s new executive leadership. For the first time in decades, Tamil Nadu is being governed by a coalition ministry.

Minister Name	Designation	Key Portfolios
C. Joseph Vijay	Chief Minister	Public, Home, General Administration, Police
N. Anand	Cabinet Minister	Industries & Transport
Aadhav Arjuna	Cabinet Minister	Planning & Development
K.A. Sengottaiyan	Cabinet Minister	School Education & Agriculture
Kamali S (Youngest MLA)	Minister of State	Youth Welfare & Sports Development

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Full List of Tamil Nadu Cabinet Ministers 2026 (Projected)

The following leaders are identified as key members of the Vijay-led cabinet. (Portfolios are being finalized following the official gazette notification):

Name of Minister	Expected Portfolio / Department
C. Joseph Vijay	Chief Minister (Public, Home, Special Initiatives)
CTR Nirmal Kumar	Information Technology & Digital Services
P. Venkataramanan	Finance & Revenue
John Arokiyasamy	Information & Publicity
V.S. Babu	Municipal Administration & Water Supply
M.R. Pallavi	Social Welfare & Women Empowerment
Rajmohán	Tourism & Culture
INC Representative	Higher Education (Proposed)
IUML Representative	Minorities Welfare & Wakf Board

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Key Highlights of the 2026 TN Election Results

1. Historic Debut: Vijay’s TVK won 108 seats in its very first election, securing a massive 35.1% vote share.
2. Coalition Era: After nearly 50 years of single-party rule, Tamil Nadu returns to a coalition government structure.
3. End of an Era: Outgoing CM M.K. Stalin lost his seat in Kolathur to TVK’s V.S. Babu, signaling a major shift in voter sentiment.
4. Youth Power: The new assembly features a record number of first-time MLAs and young leaders under the age of 35.

Download Tamil Nadu Minister List 2026 PDF

As the official portfolio allocation is updated by the Raj Bhavan, you can download the Full Tamil Nadu Cabinet Minister List 2026 PDF directly from our website. We provide verified data for all 234 constituencies and their winning representatives.

[Download Official TN Cabinet List 2026 PDF]