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TN Congress to stage protest after blocking TVK govt formation bid and calls Governor BJP puppet

Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
TN Congress to stage protest after blocking TVK govt formation bid and calls Governor BJP puppet

TVK holds the majority, yet formation is stalled

Tamil Nadu’s post-election deadlock deepened as Congress urged statewide protests, alleging the Governor blocked TVK’s bid to form the government. TVK, which won 108 seats in the Assembly elections, argues it remains the largest party with 107 effectively in hand. Congress chief K. Selvaperunthagai criticized the Raj Bhavan move, calling the Governor a BJP “puppet.”

  • Congress plans protests over the alleged block on TVK government formation
  • TVK won the election with the largest tally but formation is stalled
  • Congress accuses the Governor of acting under BJP influence
  • Tamil Nadu’s government formation timeline now looks uncertain
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