India, May 21 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK Cabinet expanded on Thursday with the induction of 23 new ministers, including two Congress MLAs - a first in nearly six decades.

The swearing-in ceremony began at Lok Bhavan at 10 am, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office to the minister-designates. TVK MLAs Srinath, S Kamali, C Vijayalakshmi and R V Ranjithkumar were among the first to be sworn in as ministers.

With the latest expansion, the strength of the cabinet headed by CM Vijay has risen to 33, while the total strength of the council stands at 35.

The two Congress MLAs - a first in nearly six decades are:

S Rajesh Kumar is a three-time legislator from the Killiyoor constituen...