In a historic legislative victory, Chief Minister Vijay (Thalapathy) successfully cleared his first floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with a dominant 144 votes. The "Trust Vote Blockbuster" saw the TVK government secure a clear majority, bolstered by a dramatic rebellion within the AIADMK. Led by SP Velumani, 25 rebel MLAs defied their party whip to back Vijay, leaving Edappadi K. Palaniswami alleging horse-trading. Despite a fierce face-off with Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vijay’s emphatic win cements his position as a seasoned political force, promising an inclusive government for the people of Tamil Nadu.