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Vijay set to become Tamil Nadu CM Saturday after numbers test clears
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
He won the confidence puzzle with key allies
TVK chief Vijay is set to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister on Saturday after clearing a numbers test. He met the governor to stake his claim and secured crucial backing: Left parties will support from outside, while VCK has pledged support though its exact terms are still unfolding. The swearing-in marks a rapid shift from negotiations to power.
- Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM on Saturday
- He met the governor to stake his claim after clearing numbers test
- Left parties pledged outside support for Vijay to form the government
- VCK has pledged support but details remain unclear
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