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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor again as Raj Bhavan demands 118 MLA proof
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
Governor asks for exactly 118 signatures to prove majority
TVK chief C Joseph Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar again, as the governor demanded proof of majority through 118 MLA signatures. TVK says it is 10 seats short but claims public support and expects an invitation to form the government. Congress and other parties have raised concerns about the governor’s process and insistence.
- Governor Rajendra Arlekar reiterated the 118 MLA signature requirement
- TVK says it is 10 seats short yet claims public backing
- TVK expects an invitation to form the government
- Congress and others question the governor’s approach
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