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Tamil Nadu Congress warns against manipulation as govt formation hangs in a hung assembly
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Five MLAs keep the alliance alive, but majority is still out
Tamil Nadu Congress has cautioned against “betrayal” of the mandate and manipulation as talks over government formation continue after a hung assembly verdict. Backed by five Congress MLAs, the alliance currently totals 112 seats—six short of the 118 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly—while fears grow over potential constitutional fallout.
- Congress issued a warning against manipulating the outcome as talks evolve
- Conditional support to TVK Vijay is framed amid uncertainty over forming a government
- Alliance strength stands at 112 seats, still six below the majority mark
- Hung verdict has revived concerns about constitutional machinery
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