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Congress says TVK chief Vijay asked for support to form Tamil Nadu govt
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
TVK sought Congress backing, but final call rests locally
Congress leaders met after Tamil Nadu election results, with the party claiming TVK chief Vijay has sought its support to help form the next government. Congress leadership said the mandate is for a secular dispensation and has directed the Tamil Nadu unit to take the final decision. The party also signaled it aims to stop the BJP from taking power in the state.
- Congress claims Vijay sought its support to form a Tamil Nadu government
- Party leadership told the Tamil Nadu unit to make the final call
- Congress says the mandate is for a secular government
- Congress says it wants to prevent BJP from governing Tamil Nadu
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