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Confirmed: CM Vijay to attend Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan's swearing-in on May 18
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's attendance at V.D. Satheesan's swearing-in in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18 is confirmed, cementing the diplomatic bond between the two neighbouring state governments — particularly significant given that Congress and IUML are key alliance partners of both governments.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and other alliance leaders are confirmed to attend Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan's swearing-in ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18.
The attendance carries clear diplomatic significance. Congress and IUML — key UDF constituents in Kerala — are also TVK's alliance partners in Tamil Nadu, having played a decisive role in helping Vijay secure a simple majority in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay's presence at the ceremony cements the cross-state solidarity of this alliance.
The confirmation comes a day after political observers had flagged the swearing-in as a diplomatic test for the TVK government's approach to inter-state alliance management. Vijay's decision to attend in person reflects the TVK's view of the Congress-IUML relationship as a broader partnership that extends beyond Tamil Nadu's borders.
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