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TVK's JCD Prabhakar Unanimously Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

JCD Prabhakar was unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker, marking a key leadership move under the TVK-led government. He filed his nomination with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's support after defeating DMK's Ezhlian Naganathan in the Thousand Lights constituency. CM Vijay took oath as a member of the House and signed key governance measures including free electricity and special task forces. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Key Points: JCD Prabhakar Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Unanimously

  • JCD Prabhakar unanimously elected Speaker
  • Filed nomination with CM Vijay's support
  • Defeated DMK candidate Ezhlian Naganathan
  • CM Vijay took oath, signed free electricity & STF measures
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TVK's JCD Prabhakar unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. CM Vijay takes oath, signs key governance measures including free electricity.

"The nomination filing marks a key procedural development in the formation of the new Tamil Nadu Assembly leadership structure under the TVK-led government. - News Report"

Chennai, May 12

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA JCD Prabhakar on Tuesday was unanimously elected as the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and TVK leaders displayed respect and support with folded hands as Prabakara sat in his chair.

Earlier on Monday, Prabhakar filed his nomination for the post of Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay.

The nomination filing marks a key procedural development in the formation of the new Tamil Nadu Assembly leadership structure under the TVK-led government.

Prabhakar, who was elected from the Thousand Lights constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections, defeated Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Ezhlian Naganathan.

Meanwhile, in the oath-taking ceremony of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led Tamil Nadu government, all MLAs of the State Legislative Assembly took oath as members of the House on Monday.

Among those sworn in were prominent leaders such as Edappadi K Palaniswami, O Panneerselvam, and Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with Tamil Nadu ministers including N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, KG Arunraj and KA Sengottaiyan.

Before the swearing-in of the MLAs, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay took oath as a member of the House. The oath was administered by pro tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah.

Soon after taking the oath, Vijay signed the first set of official documents related to key poll promises and governance measures. The approvals included providing 200 units of free electricity and constituting Special Task Forces to tackle drug-related crimes and strengthen women's safety in the state.

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam registered a major victory in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, emerging as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the Assembly.

- ANI

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Priya S
Seeing EPS and OPS taking oath together again brings back memories! But honestly, I'm more interested in seeing how TVK delivers on their promises. 200 units free electricity is a game changer for middle-class families like ours. 😊
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Vikram M
Interesting to see AIADMK and TVK showing mutual respect during the election. But let's be real - this is just the honeymoon period. The real test will be in budget session and how they handle opposition. Still, good start for new Tamil Nadu government.
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Sneha F
Women safety STF is long overdue. Hope it's not just a photo op. And Udhayanidhi Stalin taking oath - whatever one thinks of his politics, the youth representation in the House is refreshing. TN politics is definitely evolving! ✨
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James A
As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, it's fascinating to see the rise of TVK. CM Vijay transitioning from cinema to politics seems smoother than expected. The free electricity promise is bold - hope the state finances can sustain it.
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Michael C
Unanimous election of Speaker is a strong message. But I'm cautious - DMK has been dominant for so long, let's see if TVK can actually govern effectively. The real work starts now. Still, good to see democratic transition happening smoothly.
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Kavya N

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