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Tamil Nadu government on hold as horse trading claims swirl around TVK support decision

Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
Tamil Nadu government on hold as horse trading claims swirl around TVK support decision

A forged letter allegation is now at centre stage

Tamil Nadu’s next government remains uncertain as VCK weighs declaring support for TVK. The delay follows allegations of horse-trading and a “forged” support letter attributed to AMMK, prompting Congress MLAs to relocate. TVK and Left parties want a quick resolution to honour the mandate and block BJP influence as the state waits for VCK’s call.

  • VCK’s support decision is delaying Tamil Nadu government formation
  • Horse-trading allegations target TVK amid coalition talks
  • Congress MLAs reportedly relocated over a forged support letter claim
  • TVK and Left parties push for a fast, mandate-respecting outcome
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