DK Shivakumar Slams Tamil Nadu Governor For Denying TVK Chance To Prove Majority

Published on 7 May 2026

TVK says proving numbers in the House was blocked

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has criticized Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not allowing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government and prove its majority on the Assembly floor. Shivakumar argued that checking the mandate in Raj Bhavan is the wrong approach, urging TVK to present its numbers directly in the House.

DK Shivakumar demands TVK be allowed to form government
He says majority should be proven in the Assembly
He criticizes the move to ascertain majority in Raj Bhavan
The remarks raise questions over Governor’s decision-making

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DK Shivakumar Slams Tamil Nadu Governor For Denying TVK Chance To Prove Majority

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