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TVK Protest Hits Chennai as Governor Demands Proof of Vijay Government Majority
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Governor asks TVK to prove it has the numbers
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has asked TVK to prove it has a majority, after the party emerged as the single-largest following the assembly elections. TVK supporters protested outside Lok Bhavan in Chennai, urging Governor to invite their leader Vijay to form the government. TVK is now seeking support from other parties to reach the required mark.
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar wants TVK to prove majority
- TVK supporters protest in Chennai demanding Vijay lead the government
- TVK emerged as single-largest party after elections
- Party is seeking alliances to reach the majority threshold
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