Vijay, Udhayanidhi, Palaniswami take oath as MLAs in Tamil Nadu; J.C.D. Prabhakar nominated for Speaker post
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Summary
AIADMK senior member C.Ve. Shanmugam (who has been holding consultations with a large group of party MLAs) did not take oath on May 11, 2026.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedMonday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Health & Family WelfareICMR
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsPatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
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DescriptionTuesday, 12 May 2026via livemint_policy
AIADMK senior member C.Ve. Shanmugam (who has been holding consultations with a large group of party MLAs) did not take oath on May 11, 2026.
While TVK may be a new political party, Vijay perhaps wanted a seasoned hand, JCD Prabhakar to manage the Assembly’s functioning — a key requirement for ensuring the smooth running of the government.
The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding out the truth