Tamil Nadu government formation Highlights: DMK, AIADMK to join hands? Social media abuzz as Vijay faces hurdles
Tamil Nadu government formation Highlights: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Wednesday. The TVK has won 108 seats.
Tamil Nadu government formation Highlights: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Wednesday. Vijay has staken claim to form next government in Tamil Nadu.
Earlier reports suggested that the swearing-in will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attending TVK chief Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony on 7 May.
However, hours later, an ANI report citing sources said that Vijay is unlikely to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Thursday, as he continues efforts to secure enough support to reach the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
The TVK has won 108 seats. The Congress, which had been a long-time ally of the DMK, announced support to actor-politician Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu, severing 55-year-old ties with the Dravidian major DMK. The Congress has 5 MLAs. The rest of the numbers to cross 118 majority mark will come from smaller parties.
How numbers stack up: The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, as per the Election Commission's results on May 4. Vijay's party, however, fell short of the majority mark of 118. It needed 10 MLAs to form the state government. That's where the Congress jumped in.
After the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, the Congress has five MLAs, taking the tally of the TVK-Congress coalition to 113. It's yet to be seen whether the TVK will manage to consolidate support from other parties to achieve the majority mark of 118 seats in the 234-member assembly.
In the 2026 polls, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) emerged as the second-largest party with 59 seats, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won 47 seats, the BJP won one seat, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) won two seats each.
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Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: Congress leader criticises BJP for 'politics via Lok Bhavan'
As per PTI, Congress leader Jothimani stated, "It is not right for the Governor to stand in the way of the people's verdict and I believe that the Governor is aware of politics and constitutional principles in this regard. The BJP must immediately stop doing politics via the Lok Bhavan and the Governor should immediately invite TVK leader Vijay to form the government."
Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: Cong 'betrayed' TN people by joining hands with TVK, says DMK leader Baalu
Senior DMK leader TR Baalu on Wednesday claimed that the Congress, which supported TVK to form a government in Tamil Nadu, has "betrayed" the people who voted for them, as per PTI.
His comments came hours after the Congress, a long-time ally of the DMK, stated its support to actor-politician Vijay's TVK and cut ties with the Dravidian major.
"It (Congress) has betrayed the people who voted believing a DMK-led government would be formed," Baalu mentioned in a statement.
Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: DMK, AIADMK to join hands? Social media abuzz as Vijay faces hurdles
Several on social media claimed that many analysts believe that rivals DMK and AIADMK may join hands to form government in Tamil Nadu. However, there has been no confirmation on this.
The AIADMK on Wednesday said that it will not extend support to Vijay-led TVK in government formation in Tamil Nadu.
TVK chief staked the claim to form the state government on Wednesday. However, sources told ANI that TVK "does not have official figures as of now," and the Governor is apparently not convinced about the numbers so far.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Sinora Ashok, TVK candidate from Harbour constituency reacts to Congress and TVK's potential alliance
As per ANI, On Congress and TVK's potential alliance, Sinora Ashok, TVK candidate from Harbour constituency candidate said, "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has given his full support to TVK Chief Vijay since he won; surely, TVK will form the government with a majority... The swearing-in ceremony will take place tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and the official announcement will come soon. All the people of Tamil Nadu are waiting for that moment."
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Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: AIADMK rules out support for Vijay’s TVK
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday stated that it will not extend any support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming a government in Tamil Nadu, as per PTI.
The party further clarified that it has not supported TVK under any circumstances so far.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Congress backed TVK tie-up ahead of polls, says Karti Chidambaram
Senior Indian National Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said on Wednesday that some members within the party had supported the idea of an alliance with actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) even before the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
"There were voices within the party that mooted an alliance with TVK before the elections. There is no doubt about that," Karti told PTI.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: VCK to hold meeting on May 7, says report
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), an ally of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), will hold a meeting on May 7 to decide whether to extend support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), reported PTI citing party sources on Wednesday, amid efforts by Vijay’s party to gather the numbers needed to form the government.
The meeting will be led by VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Vijay’s swearing-in likely delayed amid efforts to secure support to reach majority mark, says report
Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is unlikely to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Thursday as he continues efforts to secure enough support to reach the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, reported ANI citing sources on Wednesday.
According to its sources, TVK "does not have official figures as of now" and the Governor is reportedly not satisfied with the level of support demonstrated so far.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: State Congress Incharge Chodankar says handed over support letter to Vijay
Tamil Nadu Congress Incharge Girish Chodankar said, "Handed over the official @INCIndia support letter to Thiru C. Vijay President, TVK) today. This alliance is a response to the clear mandate given by the youth for a welfarist government. We are committed to a Kamaraj Rule that prioritizes social justice and constitutional ideals. Our support is firm, provided that communal forces are kept out of this alliance. Together with Shri Rahul Gandhi and Shri @TVKVijayHQ, we pledge to fulfill the dreams of Tamil Nadu. This is a long-term journey for the state's future."
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Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Will Vijay get support from 5 more MLAs?
Vijay will likley be sworn in as the Chief Minister even as the Governor's invitation to form the state government is awaited.
Vijay's TVK, with the Congress' support, will likely form a minority government; however, he may need to pass a floor test if the Governor demands it.
The TVK needs the support of only five more MLAs to prove a majority in the Assembly. The big question is whether he can secure the backing of a few more MLAs.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: This cannot be called backstabbing, Cong on leaving DMK alliance
The Congress party on Wednesday sought to rejec allegations that it had backstabbed”its long-time ally DMK for power by supporting the TVK. The Congress party said it never sought any post when their alliance was ruling Tamil Nadu and even the DMK had parted ways with it in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
“This cannot be called backstabbing,” Congress leader Pawan Khera, said. Khera added, “what is the issue” if like-minded parties were forming the government in the state.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: VCK to announce its decision on supporting Vijay soon
“VCK also received letter from TVK, our leader Thirumavalavan will announce the decision soon,” says VCK MP Ravikumar.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Karti Chidambaram speaks on Cong-TVK alliance
Senior Congress leader Karti Chidambaram told news agency PTI there were voices within his party favouring an alliance with Vijay’s TVK even before the 23 April Assembly elections.
“There were voices within the party that mooted an alliance with TVK before the elections. There is no doubt about that,” Karti told PTI.
However, he said the party leadership, after consulting all stakeholders, had decided to continue its alliance with the DMK.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: RaGa will attend Vijay's oath-taking on Thursday.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will attend TVK chief Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony on 7 May, Congress leader Praveen Chakravarthy. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly with 108 seats, falling 10 short of the majority mark. With 5 MLAs, Congress has extended support to TVK.
Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: All set for Vijay oath-taking in Chennai on 7 May
Preparations underway at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai for the oath-taking ceremony of TVK Chief Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.