VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan said his party will support Vijay’s TVK, arguing the move is meant to prevent President’s rule in Tamil Nadu. He claimed the decision ensures the people’s mandate for TVK is honoured and said VCK’s backing will be unconditional. The statement signals how alliance dynamics could shape government formation after the election.
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.
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Tamil Nadu Congress has cautioned against “betrayal” of the mandate and manipulation as talks over government formation continue after a hung assembly verdict. Backed by five Congress MLAs, the alliance currently totals 112 seats—six short of the 118 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly—while fears grow over potential constitutional fallout.
Tamil Nadu Governor remains unconvinced that actor-politician Vijay has enough support to form a government, triggering fresh speculation about who is applying political pressure. BJP’s Tamil Nadu spokesperson Thirupathy says TVK must constitutionally prove its majority and that if Vijay can demonstrate it, the Governor will accept it—leaving TVK scrambling for additional MLAs.
Amid Tamil Nadu’s post-election uncertainty, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin reportedly told DMK lawmakers he will not try to destabilise Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government for six months, if it is formed. The assurance comes as TVK, despite being the largest party, lacks a clear majority and is likely to rely on Congress support.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly is not convinced that Vijay Thalapathy’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has the required numbers to form the government. Sources say the Governor is seeking proof of MLAs, with TVK allegedly short of six. If the numbers are not verified, Vijay’s oath-taking move could be delayed.
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Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK is in turmoil as talks intensify over the next 48 hours. Reports say more than two-thirds of its MLAs are backing CV Shanmugam’s outreach toward actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK, while party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami digs in. The development signals deep cracks inside AIADMK leadership as alliance choices reshape the race.
Actor Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu’s assembly elections, delivering a hung assembly and putting him in a decisive kingmaker role. With the next government’s formation at stake, Congress, DMK and AIADMK are now turning their attention toward TVK, signaling a potential shift into a new political era.
Tamil Nadu exit polls are sharply divided, with one projecting an NDA win while most point to the DMK alliance. The biggest variable is the newly launched TVK of actor Joseph Vijay, which could fracture opposition votes. If that happens, it may boost DMK’s prospects even in a fragmented landscape. Election results are due on May 4.
TVK chief Vijay has urged the Election Commission to intervene after alleging that voters were left stranded at bus terminals due to “intentional misplanning” by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. He also asked the ECI to extend polling by two hours, citing delays at multiple booths, and called the situation an assault on voters’ fundamental right to vote.
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