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TVK Government at 100 Days: What CM Vijay Has Done, What's Still Pending and What Comes Next

As the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government completes roughly 100 days in office, a factual review of its key achievements — from budget delivery to anti-corruption enforcement — and the governance challenges that remain unresolved.

17 August 2026VizhiTN Editorial Team7 min read

Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

The 100-day mark is the conventional first accountability checkpoint for any new government. For Tamil Nadu's 80 million residents, this review matters because the TVK government's first 100 days are laying the institutional foundations — in anti-corruption enforcement, budget priorities, welfare scheme architecture, and administrative style — that will shape governance for the next five years. Understanding what has been achieved and what remains pending helps citizens engage more effectively in civic accountability.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

8 points
TVK government assumed office May 10, 2026 — August 17 is approximately Day 99.
2026 Tamil Nadu election saw 85.1% voter turnout — highest in state history.
TVK contested alone in 233 constituencies and won, ending 59 years of Dravidian party dominance.
Maiden budget delivered August 5 — just 87 days after taking office.
DVAC seized ₹71 lakh+ across municipal, taluk office and border raids in first 100 days.
Four custodial deaths reported since TVK took office — drew DMK criticism.
Cauvery water shortfall from Karnataka remains unresolved — both DMK and AIADMK have criticised handling.
Assembly: 234 members, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK).

Timeline

Chronological developments

9 events
1
February 2024: C. Joseph Vijay announces Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
February 2024: C. Joseph Vijay announces Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
2
April 23, 2026: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections held; 85.1% turnout.
April 23, 2026: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections held; 85.1% turnout.
3
May 4, 2026: Results declared; TVK wins historic first-ever election, ends 59-year Dravidian dominance.
May 4, 2026: Results declared; TVK wins historic first-ever election, ends 59-year Dravidian dominance.
4
May 10, 2026: CM C. Joseph Vijay sworn in; cabinet formed.
May 10, 2026: CM C. Joseph Vijay sworn in; cabinet formed.
5
May 21, 2026: AI Ministry created; R. Kumar appointed Minister for AI, IT and Digital Services.
May 21, 2026: AI Ministry created; R. Kumar appointed Minister for AI, IT and Digital Services.
6
June 2026: Singappenn Task Force launched for women's and children's safety.
June 2026: Singappenn Task Force launched for women's and children's safety.
7
July 3–August 14, 2026: DVAC enforcement: 41 civic bodies, 35 taluk offices raided; ₹71 lakh seized.
July 3–August 14, 2026: DVAC enforcement: 41 civic bodies, 35 taluk offices raided; ₹71 lakh seized.
8
August 5, 2026: Maiden budget presented — ₹44,527 crore education, AI Mission, welfare schemes.
August 5, 2026: Maiden budget presented — ₹44,527 crore education, AI Mission, welfare schemes.
9
August 17, 2026: Approximately Day 99 of TVK governance.
August 17, 2026: Approximately Day 99 of TVK governance.

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