Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s seat switch in the assembly draws attention NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay broke with a long-standing assembly convention on Thursday when he left his designated chair and took a seat alongside ministers in the front row during the afternoon session. It was unusual for a chief minister to occupy a seat meant for ministers, news agency PTI reported citing a source.Vijay, who normally sits in a separate chair positioned close to Speaker J C D Prabhakar, moved across the front row and sat between ministers K A Sengottaiyan, who is also the leader of the House, and Aadhav Arjuna.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe move drew attention as chief ministers traditionally occupy a separate designated seat in the House, while ministers sit alongside them according to seniority.Members of the House occasionally change seats briefly to interact with colleagues. However, Vijay’s move was notable because he shifted from his official chair and remained seated among the ministers.The chief minister had attended government programmes earlier in the day and arrived at the assembly for the later session.The 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly follows a conventional seating arrangement in which the chief minister occupies a designated chair near the Speaker, while ministers are seated separately in the front row.The opposition leaders sit across from the treasury benches, with their respective party members seated behind them.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted’Gone In Seconds’: Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Missing, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among ThemSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? August 25 Insta Account Make Hype Sparks ₹8.5 Crore Scam Row’Hijab On Heads, Not Minds’: Owaisi Calls Allahabad High Court Ruling ‘Attack On Islam’123PhotostoriesLife didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?Psychology says why the sibling you couldn’t stand as a child can become the person you trust most as an adultFrom working in Bhojpuri cinema, signing random films to pay his rent to earning Rs 1.5 lakh for one episode of Comedy Circus; When Krushna Abhishek opened up about his journeyLoro Piana to Zegna: Lesser-known luxury sneaker brands the old-money tribe knows by heart10 baby boy names with powerful meanings and fascinating ancient rootsIntuition or fear? 5 ways to tell what your gut is really telling you123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay broke with a long-standing assembly convention on Thursday when he left his designated chair and took a seat alongside ministers in the front row during the afternoon session. It was unusual for a chief minister to occupy a seat meant for ministers, news agency PTI reported citing a source.Vijay, who normally sits in a separate chair positioned close to Speaker J C D Prabhakar, moved across the front row and sat between ministers K A Sengottaiyan, who is also the leader of the House, and Aadhav Arjuna.
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The move drew attention as chief ministers traditionally occupy a separate designated seat in the House, while ministers sit alongside them according to seniority.Members of the House occasionally change seats briefly to interact with colleagues. However, Vijay’s move was notable because he shifted from his official chair and remained seated among the ministers.The chief minister had attended government programmes earlier in the day and arrived at the assembly for the later session.The 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly follows a conventional seating arrangement in which the chief minister occupies a designated chair near the Speaker, while ministers are seated separately in the front row.The opposition leaders sit across from the treasury benches, with their respective party members seated behind them.
