Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: AIADMK chief Palaniswami holds meeting with party MLAs at resort
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Even as TVK delivered a major upset to the Dravidian duopoly — emerging as the single-largest party with 108 votes — it fell short of the majority by 10 seats in the 234-member Assembly. TN has since witnessed rapid political developments. Stay tuned:
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday.
On the one hand, a police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to Vijay as per protocol were returned and have not been withdrawn, according to news agency PTI. On the other hands, TVK clarified that Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned".
Efforts to form the government have picked up steam in Tamil Nadu, as TVK delivered a major upset to the Dravidian duopoly — emerging as the single largest party with 108 votes. However, TVK fell short of the majority by ten seats in the 234-member state Assembly. Since then, the party has been trying to firm up support to form the government with the help of smaller parties.
The Congress — which fought the elections in alliance with MK Stalin's DMK — decided on Wednesday to abandon this union and lend ‘conditional’ support to TVK.
On Wednesday, Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan as part of government formation efforts. Sources told news agency ANI said the TVK "does not have official figures as of now" and the Governor is apparently not convinced about the numbers so far.
Vijay won from Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur seats, and is likely to keep the latter constituency in Chennai. With Vijay to step down from one of the two seats, the effective strength of TVK in the assembly will become 107.
Meanwhile, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has said that it will not support TVK in its bid to form government. Deputy Coordinator KP Munusamy on Wednesday said "whatever the situation is, AIADMK will not support TVK."
AIADMK chief Palaniswami holds meeting with party MLAs from TN at pvt resort
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday held a meeting with the newly elected MLAs from Tamil Nadu at a private resort near Ariyankuppam on the outskirts of Puducherry.
Nearly 40 legislators were present at the meeting, which lasted nearly one hour, PTI reported.
Party sources said that Palaniswami asked the MLAs-elect to remain united and be patient. "Good things will emerge and hence you should all remain united and patient in the resort in the next couple of days," he told the MLAs.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: Deputy CM post for AIADMK? Report claims TVK, AIADMK leaders discussing power-sharing arrangement
Sources told ANI that efforts are underway regarding possible support to TVK for government formation, and discussions are reportedly being held with AIADMK leaders through senior party functionaries, including Former Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK candidate KA Sengottaiyan.
Sources also claimed that discussions are taking place over a possible power-sharing arrangement, under which CV Shanmugam could be offered the post of Deputy Chief Minister along with key ministerial portfolios. Political speculation intensified after all 28 MLAs were shifted to the private resort in Puducherry.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: ‘Awaiting decision of Left parties,’ says VCK
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday addressed the unfolding political situation in Tamil Nadu, urging Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay to form the government. He also accused the central government of political interference.
"We will decide later. We will convene a meeting of our high-level committee tomorrow evening. We are currently awaiting the decision of the Left parties. Because we have been working with the Left parties for the past ten years, we have resolved to arrive at a decision jointly. That is why we are awaiting their decision," he told ANI.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: DMK meeting with VCK, CPI(M), CPI leaders concludes
The meeting between leaders of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and Communist Party of India (CPI) with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leadership on Thursday has concluded, ANI reported.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: Congress leader Girish Chodank says Raj Bhavan is not the place to…
"Raj Bhavan is not the place to prove majority, Governor shouldn't pass time calling TVK leader Vijay," says Congress leader Girish Chodank
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: Kapil Sibal reacts to Tamil Nadu Power struggle
After Governor did not allow Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu, Rajya Sabha MP and Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal wrote on X, “ Governors are agents of BJP. They maul the constitution to serve BJP’s interests.”
He demanded, “Call Vijay (leader of single largest party), Swear him in as CM. Let him prove his majority on the floor of the House. No post-poll alliance in the majority. Sarkaria Commission Settled law. But who listens!,” he wrote.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: Tamil Nadu Governor invites Vijay. Here's what he said
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu, has invited Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, President, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, today to Lok Bhavan, Chennai. During the meeting, the Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: TVK short of majority, faces hurdles in forming state govt
Though TVK has won 108 seats in the April 23 TN polls, the party is short of forming a government on its own, unable to cross the requisite 118-MLA mark. Congress has extended support to Vijay's party with its five MLAs.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: TVK reaches out to CPI, seeks support in govt formation
TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday called on CPI state secretary M Veerapandian and sought the party's support in forming the government, as the Vijay-led party lacks a simple majority to form the government on its own.
The TVK joint general secretary visited the CPI office here and sought the Communist party's support.
TVK had already requested support from the Left parties, VCK and IUML, he said, and exuded confidence that TVK would form the government.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE: 28 AIADMK MLAs shifted to Puducherry resort amid Tamil Nadu govt formation drama
Twenty-eight AIADMK MLAs have reportedly been accommodated at a private resort in Poorankuppam in Puducherry amid intense political activity over government formation in Tamil Nadu, news agency ANI reported.
The move has triggered speculation in political circles as reports suggest that the MLAs are supporters of senior AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | No possibility of DMK-AIADMK tie-up, says political observers
Reports of a possible DMK-AIADMK alliance to bypass TVK's 108 MLAs and form the Tamil Nadu government have been firmly dismissed as speculation by political leaders and observers.
The buzz grew after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar declined to invite TVK to form the government despite Vijay's visit to Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to stake his claim.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | Come with 118 signatures, Tamil Nadu governor denies Vijay's request top form govt for a 2nd time
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday turned down TVK chief Vijay’s proposal to form the government for the second consecutive day.
According to India Today report, the Governor told Vijay that TVK still fell short of the required numbers and asked him to come back with signatures of 118 MLAs before any swearing-in process could take place.
“Please come with 118 signatures. Prove that TVK has majority and then the oath can happen,” the Governor is learnt to have told Vijay.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | TVK supporters seek immediate swearing-in of Vijay
TVK supporters held posters in protest demanding an immediate swearing-in ceremony of TVK chief Vijay as the CM of Tamil Nadu, outside the Lok Bhavan
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | Vijay can take oath only after proving majority
Tamil Nadu Governor has made it clear that TVK chief Vijay will be administered the oath of office only after he demonstrates a stable majority in the state. Sources told ANI that the Governor wants to ensure a stable government in Tamil Nadu before the swearing-in ceremony takes place.
"As soon as the numbers are proven, Vijay can take the oath," sources told ANI.
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | TVK chief Vijay leaves from Lok Bhavan after meeting Governor Arlekar
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay left Lok Bhavan on Thursday following his second round meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai.
Vijay met Governor Arlekar for the second time in two days and was accompanied by the top leaders of TVK.
The TVK chief on Wednesday staked a claim to form the government with the support of 113 MLAs through a post-poll alliance with the Congress.
However, Vijay still remains five seats short of the majority mark (118) in the 234-member assembly.
— Inputs fron PTI
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | CPI urges Tamil Nadu to invite Vijay to form the govt
The Tamil Nadu unit of Communist Party of India has urged the Governor to act in order of the Constitution and noted that it is "inappropriate" for him to ask Vijay to prove his majority before swearing in.
"The electorate has given TVK 108 seats, making it the single largest party. Based on this, Vijay has met the Governor and staked claim to form the government. It is not appropriate for the Governor to insist that TVK prove its majority before the swearing-in ceremony," CPI said in its statement.
“As the single largest party, TVK must be given an opportunity by the Governor, in accordance with the Constitution, to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly,” the statement read further.
Meanwhile, CPI (M) leader P Shanmugam on Thursday said that his party has received a letter from Vijay on which discussion will be held in party's state committee meeting.
— Inputs from ANI
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | VCK calls on Guv to invite Vijay to form govt in TN
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol. Thirumavalavan on Thursday called on Governor Rajendra Arlekar to invite Vijay's TVK to form the government and prove his majority on the floor of the house.
Speaking to regional media, the VCK chief alleged, “Now, the BJP, or Amit Shah and Modi, are interfering in Tamil Nadu politics and creating confusion. TVK has been chosen as the single largest party by the people. Therefore, Vijay should be allowed to take office.”
"Even when he has sought support, the Governor is not making any decision on that and is giving room for confusion here. This is not acceptable. Furthermore, the Governor cannot demand a list of people supporting TVK. He cannot say, 'Who is supporting you? Bring 118 and prove it to me, then come for the swearing-in ceremony'," said Thirumavalavan.
Whether he has an absolute majority or not should be proved only in the Assembly. He should be allowed to prove it there," he added.
— Inputs from ANI
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | Guv's behaviour is disgusting, says Prakash Raj
Senior actor Praksh Raj, in a post on social media platform X on Thursday, wrote, “This Governor's behaviour is disgusting, unacceptable and unconstitutional. We may have differences … but Vijay has got the mandate . He should be allowed to claim his right on the floor of the House.”
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | AIADMK seeks time to meet Tamil Nadu Governor
AIADMK, which has won 47 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has sought time to meet the Governor
Government Formation News 2026 LIVE | ‘Post-poll alliances come later, single-largest party TVK should form govt first’, says DMK's Saravanan Annadura
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Thursday said that TVK, being the single-largest party, should be given the first opportunity to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
Speaking to news agency ANI in Chennai, Annadurai said constitutional convention and democratic principle favour inviting the single-largest party when no pre-poll alliance secures a majority.
"If there are no pre-poll alliances which would have garnered the majority, then he should go with the single largest party. If the single largest party is not able to garner the majority, then it should go towards the electoral polls with whomever they want. And, if there are going to be any post-poll alliances, then that also will come in fourth place," he said.
Referring to the current political situation in Tamil Nadu, the DMK leader said no alliance had secured a clear majority and no other formation had staked a claim to form the government.
"Now, in the state of Tamil Nadu, no pre-poll alliance has the majority. Nobody else has staked a claim to form the government. But the single largest party, Mr Vijay's TVK, has staked a claim to form the government and met the governor. And they have given the support of 113 MLAs," he said.