Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE Updates: Congress to support TVK'ss Vijay in Tamil Nadu govt formation

Was Thalapathy Vijay already sure he would become the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu? A viral post has revealed a shocking detail about his last release, Greatest of All Time (GOAT), apparently confirming it.

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All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader K Pandiarajan on Tuesday termed the party's defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a "temporary setback", declaring that his party possesses the necessary resilience to make a significant comeback.

Addressing the broader context of Tamil Nadu's political landscape, Girish Chodankar acknowledged the complexities of alliance dynamics.

"The DMK is your old friend. But in such a situation, you will have to come up with the number you want to give to the government. So, is there any option to support from outside and move this thing forward?" he was asked. Chodankar deferred further clarification to the Political Affairs Committee meeting, saying, "Tomorrow, after the Political Affairs meeting, we will brief you on what exactly our decision is."

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has granted the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) the autonomy to take the final decision regarding any potential alliances in the state.

Speaking to ANI on TVK alliance, the Tamil Nadu AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar explained that the TNCC's Political Affairs Committee would convene tomorrow to discuss the issue.

As reactions continue to emerge on social media, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to his X handle and shared an unseen old picture of Vijay with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

"Kalaingar wouldn't have dreamed that the kid behind him would one day destroy his party," RGV quipped.

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) scripted a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, winning 108 seats in the 234-member assembly

Read here to find out which DMK veteran was defeated by just one vote.

After actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK fall short, he sought from Congress, following which an online meeting with office bearers was held online today. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee said it will extend support to Vijay’s TVK subject to the condition that the TVK shouldn’t seek the support of the lone BJP MLA designate or any other alliance partners of the BJP, The Hindu reported.

Following debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) historic breakthrough in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections as it emerged as the single largest party, actor-turned politician Vijay on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to the people as government formation talks moved into high gear.

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal stated that TVK has approached the party for support. He stated that the decision lies with the Tamil Nadu Congress Unit, staying that, "INC is determined not to have the BJP and its proxies run the Govt. of Tamil Nadu in any manner."

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, launched in 2024, performed impressively securing 108 seats out of 234 Assembly constituencies in the state, in its maiden electoral debut. However, the TVK requires the support of an additional 12 members to demonstrate its majority. The party is in talks with many parties in the state, including the Congress.

AIADMK MLA-elect Leemarose Martin on Tuesday claimed that the party's general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami was in talks to provide support to TVK led by actor-turned politician Vijay to form a stable government.

Congress to decide on Vijay's request soon, says K C Venugopal

The 2026 Assembly results show that the debutant TVK, led by actor Vijay secured a commanding 34.92 per cent vote share in its maiden outing. This is an inversion of previous trends in Tamil Nadu where third-party aspirants struggled to cross the 10 per cent threshold.

Top Congress leaders held a meeting at party chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Tuesday evening that was attended by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar, among others.

TVK chief Vijay describes TN poll result as 'miracle', shaking Indian politics.

TVK chief Vijay lauds young voters' role, says they shaped TN poll outcome

A day after actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK made a resounding victory in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he shared a heartwarming post on X.

"This election, a political battle for great change, was not won by our Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam alone. It was also won by the emotionally driven democracy that has been nurtured with hope in the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu. That is why the money-driven politics, which had become a threatening political culture in the state, has now been buried deep.

Through this, it has been firmly and clearly established that Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam is a major driving force for change. Anyone with a fair and honest perspective will स्वीकार this as the undeniable truth.

To my people of Tamil Nadu—my own—who made what once seemed impossible into a political victory for change, I offer my lifelong gratitude."

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Tuesday said that TVK chief Vijay has requested Congress for support to form a government in Tamil Nadu

According to a senior Congress party leader, “The decision on extending support to TVK will be made by the Congress high command.”

News agency PTI, citing a source in the Congress, a major constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, said Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has sent feelers seeking the grand old party's support in government formation.

Marking its historic debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK on Tuesday shifted its MLAs to a resort in Mamallapuram as the party seeks a majority and is talking to other smaller parties to form a government.