TVK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and Sathyabama take oath in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The two newly elected lawmakers officially joined the state legislature after winning byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
Newly-elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) lawmakers Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama officially took their oaths of office on Monday, marking a decisive step in consolidating legislative stability and administrative continuity in Tamil Nadu.
Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar administered the oath in his chamber at the Secretariat complex on 12 October 2026. The ceremony formally integrates the two re-elected leaders into the state legislature, ensuring that local public welfare initiatives and regional development priorities proceed without delay.
Swearing-in ceremony at Chennai Secretariat
The oath-taking took place in the presence of Assembly officials and senior representatives. Speaker Prabhakar welcomed the members back to the 234-seat House following their success in the recent byelections.
Maragatham Kumaravel returns to represent the Madurantakam constituency, while P. Sathyabama takes her seat for Dharapuram. Both constituencies are reserved for Scheduled Castes, highlighting the strength of the party's grassroots outreach and inclusive public mandate.
Legislative stability and regional growth
The swearing-in pushes the TVK's total tally in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to 109 seats, further solidifying institutional stability in the state. The decisive outcomes in both Madurantakam and Dharapuram reflect strong voter support for administrative continuity, economic progress, and social stability.
State legislative officials noted that the prompt swearing-in ensures full parliamentary representation for citizens in both constituencies. The newly sworn-in MLAs stated their commitment to accelerating key infrastructure projects, enhancing civic amenities, and supporting public service delivery across their districts.
Background to the byelections
The byelections were triggered after both leaders resigned their Assembly seats and quit the AIADMK to join the ruling TVK. Recognizing their established record of public service, the TVK renominated them in their respective home constituencies.
Voters endorsed the transition with convincing mandates in the subsequent polls. With the swearing-in complete, both lawmakers assume their full duties in the Assembly, contributing to state legislative business and district administration.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TVK Assembly strength | 109 seats out of 234 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Secretariat |
| Date of oath-taking | 12 October 2026 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker's office |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | Ruling political party in Tamil Nadu whose strength rose to 109 members. |
| P. Sathyabama | Newly elected TVK MLA from Dharapuram constituency who took oath of office. |
| Maragatham Kumaravel | Newly elected TVK MLA from Madurantakam constituency who took oath of office. |
| Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | State legislative body where the swearing-in took place. |
