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TVK rallies grow as Left parties back Vijay and party nears Tamil Nadu majority

Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
TVK rallies grow as Left parties back Vijay and party nears Tamil Nadu majority

A surprise Left alliance could decide who forms government

Supporters have gathered outside TVK headquarters as C Joseph Vijay’s party gains crucial backing from Left parties in Tamil Nadu. With TVK now at 108 seats, it is close to the required majority. Vijay is set to meet the Governor to stake his claim, signaling a potential reshaping of the state’s political balance.

  • TVK’s seat tally hits 108 after crucial Left support
  • The party is nearing the majority needed to govern
  • Vijay plans to meet the Governor to stake a claim
  • The shift could redraw Tamil Nadu’s political landscape
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