Tamil NaduThursday, 14 May 2026·The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote: Vijay’s government wins with 144 ayes in 2026 floor test
On 13 May 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly saw a confidence motion in which Vijay’s government secured 144 ayes amid walkout and factional voting.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Tamil Nadu Assembly held a confidence motion in which Chief Minister Vijay’s government secured 144 ‘ayes’, after Udhayanidhi-led DMK MLAs walked out and 22 AIADMK MLAs of the Edappadi Palaniswami faction voted against the motion.
Key specifics
- 144 ‘ayes’ were recorded in the Assembly trust vote.
- Udhayanidhi led a DMK walkout before voting.
- 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs from the C. Ve. Shanmugam camp extended support to TVK.
- 22 AIADMK MLAs of the Edappadi Palaniswami faction voted against the confidence motion.
- The event was reported on 13 May 2026 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly session.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu polity and Assembly procedure, confidence motion, party alignment, floor test numbers. TNPSC may ask who supported, who opposed, and the final tally of 144 ayes in the 2026 Assembly vote.