Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has criticized Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not allowing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government and prove its majority on the Assembly floor. Shivakumar argued that checking the mandate in Raj Bhavan is the wrong approach, urging TVK to present its numbers directly in the House.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay is poised to become Tamil Nadu’s next Chief Minister, but will need to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is reportedly prioritising a stable government, while TVK supporters are urging an immediate swearing-in. Vijay claims support from 112 MLAs as other parties weigh options.
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