Tamil Nadu TVK Floor Test Date and Time: Vijay Meets Stalin Ahead Of Confidence Vote

Tamil Nadu's TVK faces a crucial floor test in the assembly, with Chief Minister Vijay engaging DMK leader Stalin and other allies to secure support. The meeting follows tensions after the election and involves existing backers from Congress, VCK, IUML and Left parties.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met DMK President and former Chief Minister MK Stalin at Stalin's Alwarpet residence, days before a crucial floor test in the Assembly on 13 May. Government sources described the interaction, the first since Vijay took office, as a "courtesy call."

The floor test will assess whether Vijay's TVK government commands majority support in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. TVK currently holds 107 seats after Vijay resigned from Tiruchirappalli East, and depends on allies to cross the halfway mark during the confidence vote.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Stalin meeting amid TVK-DMK floor test build-up

Support for TVK includes 13 MLAs from Congress, VCK, IUML and the Left parties. Congress, which has five MLAs, earlier aligned with the DMK but now backs TVK from within the same broader opposition front. VCK, IUML and the Left remain part of the DMK-led alliance structure.

The visit to Stalin came soon after a tense campaign and sharp post-poll remarks between DMK and TVK. The two parties fought a bitter contest ahead of the 23 April elections, which TVK won, placing Vijay at the head of the Tamil Nadu government.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Stalin ties after criticism of DMK regime

The meeting followed Vijay's strong attack on the earlier DMK government over Tamil Nadu's finances. Vijay had blamed the previous administration for a Rs 10 lakh crore debt on the state. Vijay also criticised what was described as "multiple power centres" in DMK and said TVK had a single authority.

DMK chief Stalin responded to Vijay's remarks on the debt load, signalling continued friction between the two leaderships despite Monday's personal outreach. Against that background, the face-to-face interaction gained political weight, even as officials insisted it stayed within the bounds of a simple courtesy visit.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Stalin courtesy call details and TVK alliances

On Monday, Udhayanidhi Stalin greeted Vijay outside the residence with a handshake and a hug. Stalin then embraced Vijay, held Vijay's hands and led the Chief Minister inside. Both leaders exchanged silk shawls and bouquets, while Udhayanidhi gifted a book titled "Kalathin Niram Karuppu Sivappu-DMK 75."

After leaving Stalin's home, Vijay went to meet MDMK founder Vaiko at Vaiko's residence. Veteran leader Vaiko received the Chief Minister, while Vaiko's son Durai Vaiko welcomed Vijay as well. Vijay's separate meetings with Stalin and Vaiko came as the TVK administration prepared for its first major Assembly test.