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TVK crosses majority mark in Tamil Nadu as Vijay gets support from surprise allies
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Parties that backed TVK are key to breaking duopoly
TVK has crossed the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, reaching 118 seats after securing support from Congress, VCK, CPI and CPM. With 107 seats of its own, the party is now positioned to help actor-turned-politician Vijay form the next government, ending the long-standing Dravidian duopoly.
- TVK secured the crucial majority of 118 seats in Tamil Nadu
- Its own tally stands at 107, with allies pushing it over the threshold
- Support came from Congress, VCK, CPI and CPM
- Vijay is set to form the next government
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