Newly-elected TVK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel, Sathyabama take oath in Tamil Nadu
Two newly elected members of the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama, were sworn in, increasing the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (TVK) party's representation to 109 seats out of the 234-member house. The oath ceremony marks the latest boost for TVK's legislative presence following recent by‑elections. The addition comes after a series of victories in recent by‑polls, consolidating TVK's influence in the opposition bloc.