IUML to join T.N. CM Vijay’s Cabinet; A.M. Shahjahan to represent party
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has nominated A.M. Shahjahan to join the Cabinet of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The party's decision marks the end of its long-standing alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). IUML leaders expressed hope for good governance and the continuation of welfare schemes under the new government.
- ▪A.M. Shahjahan will represent the IUML in the Cabinet of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- ▪The IUML has ended its longstanding alliance with the DMK.
- ▪The party has not demanded any specific portfolio and is offering unconditional support to the TVK government.
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The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has nominated A.M. Shahjahan, elected from the Papanasam constituency, to be inducted into the Cabinet headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. The induction will take place later. National president of the party K.M. Kader Mohideen said there was a suggestion within the high-level committee that the party should seek two berths in the Ministry since it has two MLAs. Marie Wilson is T.N.’s new Finance Minister, Sengottaiyan gets Revenue; portfolios allocated to new ministers of Vijay-led Cabinet“I was authorised to take a decision. I selected Mr. Shahjahan to represent the party in the Cabinet. We will also ask for one more berth subsequently,” he said. The party also has another MLA elected from Vaniyambadi.Mr.
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