June 05, 2026
Vijay's government is the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in nearly 60 years in Tamil Nadu
Final vacant seat is filled as the Election Commission completes gazette process for all 50 seats
“As soon as parliament sits, the ‘Yes’ will take effect,” he says
“If it wasn’t for [the July Uprising], would Tarique Rahman be the prime minister? Could I have been the leader of the opposition?” he says
Tarique takes office backed by 25 ministers and 24 state ministers
The BNP says it acted in line with the Constitution by refusing to be sworn in to the Constitution Reform Council
They have changed their decision after initially threatening to boycott the ceremony
“It has to be done constitutionally. There is no chance to do that at this moment before the constitution is amended” he says
