NEW DELHI: TVK chief Vijay's second meeting with the Tamil Nadu governor on Thursday turned disappointing again after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar stated that the 'majority required to form the government has not been established.'
TVK's Struggle to Form Government
TVK has been struggling to form a government in the state even after securing a stunning victory, as it fell short of a majority by just 10 seats. Despite Congress offering support to the actor-turned-politician's party, TVK still requires at least five more seats to achieve a majority government with 118 MLAs in the assembly.
Governor's Statement
'Thiru Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, has invited Thiru C Joseph Vijay, President, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, today (7.5.2026) to Lok Bhavan, Chennai,' the statement from the governor's office read. 'During the meeting, the Hon'ble Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established,' it added.
Vijay's Accusations
Vijay had earlier accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of 'interfering in Tamil Nadu politics and creating confusion.' He stated, '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, he should be allowed to take office. That is the guidance provided by the Constitution. 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.''
TVK's Impact on Tamil Nadu Politics
TVK delivered a major shock to the state's 'Dravidian' parties, effectively ending the three-decade-long dominance of the DMK-AIADMK duopoly. Since Vijay is also expected to vacate one of the two assembly seats he secured, TVK's effective strength in the assembly will stand at 107. Together with Congress, the alliance's tally rises to 112 members, just five short of the majority mark.
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