Tamil Nadu government formation news highlights: TVK's Vijay to meet TN governor to stake claim to form government
Tamil Nadu government formation news highlights: Congress has decided to support TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Vijay has thanked voters for a ‘historic mandate’ as TVK won 108 seats in its debut.
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Tamil Nadu government formation news highlights: Congress' Political Affairs Committee on Wednesday unanimously decided to support TVK Leader Thiru Vijay to form a secular government.
This decision was taken after a virtual meeting of Congress held late night to decide on TVK's request for support to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Congress Political Affairs Committee was convened at 10:30 pm tonight by the AICC in-charge to take a final call on extending support to Vijay, HT has learnt. The meeting is being held online via Zoom, with key leaders expected to deliberate on the political implications and possible alliance strategy before arriving at a decision.
Vijay thanks TN people for historic mandate
Vijay, late on Tuesday, thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for delivering what he called a “historic and transformative mandate” to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the April 23 assembly elections.
Calling the verdict a “miracle” that has shaken Indian politics, he credited young voters for the party’s remarkable performance. He emphasised that the enthusiasm and participation of youngsters played a decisive role in shaping the outcome, signalling a shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape and reinforcing TVK’s rise as a strong alternative.
Earlier, Vijay had reached out to Congress to seek support to form government in Tamil Nadu, general secretary KC Venugopal said. Congress has won 5 seats in Tamil Nadu elections 2026.
“The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government that is committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit. The INC is determined not to have the BJP and its proxies run the Govt. of Tamil Nadu in any manner,” said Venugopal.
Earlier, TVK moved its MLAs to a resort in Mamallapuram a day after winning 108 seats in the assembly elections. The Vijay-led party is 12 MLAs short of staking a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Reports suggest that TVK is in talks with smaller parties (those with 10 or fewer MLAs), including Congress, to form the government. Sources also told HT that TVK has sought time from the Tamil Nadu governor for a meeting on May 6.
Meanwhile, ANI reported that Vijay is likely to take oath as the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, the sources said, according to ANI.
Cannot form govt with Congress support alone, says DMK leader
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Tuesday said Vijay’s TVK cannot form a government in Tamil Nadu with the support of the Indian National Congress alone. Speaking to PTI Videos, he pointed out that the Congress has only five MLAs, which is insufficient for a majority.
Vijay paid tributes to the party’s ideological leaders and chaired a meeting of its newly elected MLAs, a day after the party won 108 seats in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Vijay received a rousing welcome at the party headquarters from members and several first-time MLAs. During the meeting, he discussed the election of the legislature party leader and the party’s strategy in the Assembly, an MLA said.
Responding to questions on securing a simple majority, TVK leader Nanjil Sampath said Vijay would “work it out,” adding, “I am confident of a positive outcome, and good news can be expected soon.”
Vijay creates history in TN polls
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has rewritten Tamil Nadu's political script, with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerging as the single-largest force in the 234-member Assembly. In a historic debut performance, TVK secured 108 seats, just 10 short of the majority mark of 118, setting the stage for intense negotiations and possible coalition-building to form the next government.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance has won 73 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led NDA combine trails with 53 seats. The results mark a decisive shift away from decades of Dravidian dominance, with voters backing a new political alternative in large numbers.
As the dust settles on a high-stakes election, all eyes are now on government formation — whether TVK can secure outside support or stitch together a coalition to cross the halfway mark. Backroom talks, alliance signals, and statements from key leaders are expected to shape the next few hours and days.
Key facts on Tamil Nadu election results
- Majority mark in Assembly: 118 seats
- TVK tally: 108 seats (single-largest party)
- DMK alliance: 73 seats
- AIADMK-led NDA: 53 seats
- TVK short by: 10 seats for majority
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- 6 May 2026, 05:56:50 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Which are the parties TVK may reach out to?
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: To form the government, TVK is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPI(M), and VCK, which could push it past the majority threshold.
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- 6 May 2026, 05:28:12 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Two options governor might give to Vijay in meeting today
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: As Vijay is expected to visit Lok Bhavan on Wednesday (May 6) to meet the governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake claim to form government, the governor is expected to offer the TVK two options.
First, he may summon the TVK chief and instruct him to demonstrate his majority on the floor of the legislative assembly. Alternatively, he might ask Vijay to gather letters of support from "allied" parties and submit them to him. (PTI)
- 6 May 2026, 05:09:29 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: ‘Money politics buried,’ says Vijay after win
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: As the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the party on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to its supporters.
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- 6 May 2026, 03:12:35 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Vijay thanks TN people for historic, transformative mandate
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK founder Vijay on Tuesday thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for the "historic and transformative mandate" they gave to him in the April 23 Assembly elections.
The mandate, he said, showed a deep emotional investment by voters. This mandate indicated the "rejection of money power in politics that has for long influenced the state political culture," Vijay said.
- 6 May 2026, 01:45:27 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: What Congress had said about party's support to TVK
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: The Congress on Tuesday claimed that TVK chief Vijay has sought the party's support in government formation in Tamil Nadu and its leadership has directed the state unit to take a final decision on the matter.
Congress general secretary, Organisation, K C Venugopal said the Tamil Nadu unit of the party has been directed to take a final decision keeping in view the sentiments of the state as reflected in the electoral verdict.
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- 6 May 2026, 01:13:21 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK seats likely to decrease if Vijay resigns from one seat
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK leader Vijay has won in both constituencies he contested--Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East. As per the election commission rule, he will have to resign from one of these seats. TVK sources said that the leader is likely to surrender the Tiruchirappalli assembly seat.
If Vijay does so, the party's total tally of seats will decrease by one.
- 6 May 2026, 12:48:16 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: CPI (M) reiterates inclination towards DMK, while keeping options
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Additionally, CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugam reiterated the party's inclination towards the DMK, while keeping options open pending clarity from Vijay, saying the party would take a final call on extending support only after the latter clearly outlines his position.
TVK needs support of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance to form government. (PTI)
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- 6 May 2026, 12:26:56 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Why TVK needs support of other parties
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, which is still short of 10 seats from the majority mark, and is likely to seek the support of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance. Congress has (5 seats), PMK (4), while CPI, CPI(M) and VCK having two seats each, may extend support to the Vijay-led party.
- 6 May 2026, 12:14:52 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Congress decides to support TVK to form secular government
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Congress' Political Affairs Committee unanimously decided to support TVK Leader Thiru Vijay to form a secular government, HT has learnt.
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- 5 May 2026, 11:55:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: AIADMK MLA confirms talks with TVK underway
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: AIADMK MLA Leema Rose also confirmed that TVK is in "talks" with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. AIADMK secured 47 seats in the elections.
TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, though still short of 10 seats from the majority mark, and is likely to seek the support of smaller parties that were part of either the DMK or the AIADMK alliance.
- 5 May 2026, 11:52:35 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: RGV shares throwback with Karunanidhi as Vijay's TVK topples DMK
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay registered an unprecedented success in Tamil Nadu elections, bringing to an end the DMK-AIADMK three-decade-old 'duopoly' in the state.
As reactions continue to emerge on social media, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma took to his X handle and shared an unseen old picture of Vijay with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
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- 5 May 2026, 11:25:00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TNCC decision on TVK must have AICC approval, says TN Congress incharge
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has granted the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) the autonomy to take the final decision regarding any potential alliances in the state.
Speaking to ANI on TVK alliance, the Tamil Nadu AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar emphasised that while the state unit has been entrusted with the decision-making, it would still operate within the guidelines provided by the AICC.
- 5 May 2026, 10:51:44 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Vijay feels that young voters played a huge role in Tamil Nadu polls
Describing the April 23 election as a 'miracle' that has shaken Indian politics, TVK chief Vijay said in a statement that young voters and particularly the youngsters played a significant role in shaping the poll outcome.
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- 5 May 2026, 10:28:16 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Congress TN unit meets tonight to take final call on Vijay's request
Tamil Nadu Congress unit will meet at 10.30 pm tonight to take the final decision on extending support to TVK's Vijay, HT has learnt.
Online Meeting will be conducted on Zoom. - 5 May 2026, 10:16:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Vijay says people stood by his party with 'unwavering affection'
"Despite facing ridicule and criticism since its inception, the TVK had remained steadfast depending only on the people... inspite of disguised insults and slander under the guise of neutrality and criticism, the people of Tamil Nadu stood by the party with unwavering affection," Vijay said in a statement posted on 'X.'
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- 5 May 2026, 10:10:37 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: 'Money power is now burried deep', says Vijay
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Vijay, on X, said that the win by TVK has burried the culture of money power in the state, which had become an intimidating political norm.
“In this great political battle for change, it is not just Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam that has won. It is also the emotionally rooted democracy that has been nurtured with hope in the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu,” wrote Vijay.
- 5 May 2026, 10:04:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK founder Vijay thanks TN people for 'historic, transformative mandate
Taking to X, TVK chief issued his first statement, thanking the people of the state for their support.
“To my people of Tamil Nadu—my own—who made what once seemed impossible into a victorious political transformation, I offer my lifelong gratitude. At the same time, I express my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our party members, administrators at all levels, and our Virtual Warriors.” - {{^htLoading}}
- 5 May 2026, 09:37:04 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Congress to take a final call on Vijay' request soon
Speaking on the Tamil Nadu political situation, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal told reporters on Tuesday that party's TN unit has been directed by the leadership to take a final call on Vijay's request, keeping in view the sentiment of the state reflected in the electoral verdict.
TVK's Vijay had earlier requested Congress for support to form government in Tamil Nadu. - 5 May 2026, 09:26:23 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Congress says it wants a secular govt in TN, will ensure BJP is not part of it
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Top Congress leaders held a meeting at party chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Tuesday evening. Rahul Gandhi and Congress in-charge for Tamil Nadu state unit Girish Chodankar were among those present.
Addressing the media after the meeting, Congress general secretary, Organisation, KC Venugopal said the Tamil Nadu unit of the party has been directed to take a final decision keeping in view the sentiments of the state as reflected in the electoral verdict.
"The President of TVK Thiru Vijay has requested the Congress for support to form a government in Tamil Nadu. INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit," he said.
He added that the Congress is determined not to have the BJP and its proxies in the Tamil Nadu government in any manner. (PTI)
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- 5 May 2026, 09:03:31 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Understand the maths to understand how Vijay could form the next govt
TVK leader Vijay has won in both constituencies he contested--Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East. As per the election commission rule, he will have to resign from one of these seats. TVK sources said that the leader is likely to surrender the Tiruchirappalli assembly seat.
If Vijay does so, the party's total tally of seats will decrease by one. Then it will be 107. Adding to the number games, TVK appointed Speaker of the Assembly will be ineligible to cast a vote during a confidence motion and the party's effective voting strength will be reduced by yet another seat, which comes to 106.
Accordingly, the TVK requires the support of an additional 12 members to demonstrate its majority. As of now, within the DMK alliance, the Congress party has secured five seats, the two Communist parties have won two seats each (totaling four), while the DMDK has secured one seat, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has won two seats and the VCK has secured two seats. (PTI)
- 5 May 2026, 08:44:44 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK chief reaches out to Congress to form government
TVK chief Vijay has reached out to Congress to form government, Congress general secretary said.
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- 5 May 2026, 08:27:34 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Two options governor might give to Vijay in meeting tomorrow.
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: As Vijay is expected to visit Lok Bhavan on Wednesday (May 6) to meet the governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake claim to form government, the governor is expected to offer the TVK two options.
First, he may summon the TVK chief and instruct him to demonstrate his majority on the floor of the legislative assembly. Alternatively, he might ask Vijay to gather letters of support from "allied" parties and submit them to him. (PTI)
- 5 May 2026, 08:07:51 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Vijay may give up Tiruchirappalli seat
TVK leader Vijay has won in both constituencies he contested--Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East. As per the election commission rule, he will have to resign from one of these seats. TVK sources said that the leader is likely to surrender the Tiruchirappalli assembly seat. (PTI)
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- 5 May 2026, 07:38:41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE:TVK shifts MLAs to hotel
A day after winning 108 seats in the assembly elections 2026, TVK has shifted its MLAs to a resort in Mamallapuram as the party seeks majority and is talking to other smaller parties to form government in Tamil Nadu.
- 5 May 2026, 07:20:12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: Which are the parties TVK may reach out to?
To form the government, TVK is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPI(M), and VCK, which could push it past the majority threshold.
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- 5 May 2026, 06:41:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news updates LIVE: TVK chief to meet governor soon
TVK sources said TVK is in the process of having discussions with political party leaders for the requisite support to attain majority support for government formation. The party has sought time from Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar to meet him as part of the process for government formation, TVK sources said on Tuesday. (ANI)
- 5 May 2026, 06:22:55 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE | How Congress voters moved to TVK; Congress state in-charge tells
Congress TN in-charge said that the combination of Vijay and Rahul Gandhi could have won 180-190 sets in Tamil Nadu easily. But Congress high command did not opt for Vijay as DMK is their most trusted alliance partner. Chodankar admitted that many party workers were left angry, with some moving toward or even contesting for the TVK.
"Our cadres got angry, our voters also, and then they moved towards the TVK," he added. (PTI)
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- 5 May 2026, 06:01:15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Vijay likely to meet governor tomorrow
While ANI is reporting that Vijay is to take oath as new Tamil Nadu CM on May, sources tell HT that TVK chief is likely to meet the governor Rajendra Arlekar tomorrow.
Earlier, the governor accepted the resignation of MK Stalin and his Council of Ministers, following the electoral result. The Governor however requested Stalin to continue in office until the new government takes charge.
- 5 May 2026, 05:51:44 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Vijay to take oath as new CM on May 7, says report
TVK's Vijay is scheduled to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7, sources said. (ANI)
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- 5 May 2026, 05:39:57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Congress TN in-charge says Vijay-Congress alliance could have won then 180-190 seats
Girish Chodankar, who is AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, said that the Congress leadership’s decision to continue its alliance with the DMK ran counter to strong sentiment among grassroots leaders favouring Vijay’s TVK. He added that had Rahul Gandhi fought alongside Vijay, they could have won 180-190 seats.
"The local leaders, the grassroots level leaders, were suggesting if Rahul Gandhi, who has a large acceptance in Tamil Nadu, joins the campaign with Vijay, it will create a big impact and we can sweep the Tamil Nadu polls, and get somewhere around 180-190 seats," Chodankar told PTI Videos.
- 5 May 2026, 05:15:28 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Sri Lankan leaders congratulate Vijay on his victory in Tamil Nadu's assembly polls
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Sri Lankan leaders on Tuesday congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay, who led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party to a historic victory in Tamil Nadu's assembly elections.
Vijay-led TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu by securing an impressive 108 seats in the assembly elections.
Celebrations were reported in Sri Lanka's Tamil-dominated Northern Province, where youths hailed the actor's victory.
The opposition Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa congratulated Vijay.
"Congratulations to Vijay on a magnificent victory! The real work begins now, and I wish you and your team the strength and determination to overcome the challenges ahead and deliver meaningful benefits to the people," he said. (PTI)
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- 5 May 2026, 04:55:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: What all options TVK has to form govt in TN?
With no single party or alliance winning enough seats to form the government, it is natural to wonder what will happen next in Tamil Nadu. Will Vijay become the first non-DMK non-AIADMK chief minister of the state since 1967? Who will he tie up with?
- 5 May 2026, 04:38:26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Candidates who recorded margins under 1,000 votes in Tamil Nadu polls
Tamil Nadu witnessed a series of tight contests in the recently concluded assembly elections on May 4, in which a margin of just 1000 votes decided the fate of more than 10 candidates, allowing for typical party bastions to flip after decades.
These razor-thin margins reimposed the most popular saying of a democratic society, that "every vote counts!"
The closest contest took place on the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency in Sivaganga district, where one vote proved to be fatal for Tamil Nadu Co-operation Minister KR Periyakaruppan, ending his 20-year dominance.
In Polur Assembly constituency, R Abishek emerged as the winner against DMDK's P Saravanan by a margin of 227 votes. TVK's Arul Vignesh won the Kallakurichi seat against AIADMK's S Rajeev Gandhi by a margin of 798 votes. 679 votes separated TVK's Vinoth victory from DMK's G Anbalagan, breaching a DMK fortress that was established in 1996. In Cumbum, the incumbent DMK MLA suffered a defeat against TVK's PLA Jeganath Mishra by a margin of 751 votes. (ANI)
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- 5 May 2026, 04:07:36 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: 'People's verdict is our guide…', says Tamil Nadu Congress
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee on Tuesday described the results of the recently concluded state assembly elections as a democratic verdict of the people, following their defeat. The party congratulated Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay for the victory and expressed gratitude to the people of Sriperumbudur for their continued support. (ANI)
- 5 May 2026, 03:35:05 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: DMK leaders says Congress support not enough for TVK to form government
DMK leader TKS Elangovan said that Vijay’s TVK cannot form a government in Tamil Nadu with the support of the Congress alone.
Speaking to PTI Videos, Elangovan noted that the Congress has only five MLAs, making its backing insufficient for TVK to secure a majority. He added that TVK may also need the support of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
“I do not know what instructions were given to the AIADMK by the BJP,” he said.
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- 5 May 2026, 03:21:06 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Vijay meets winning MLAs at TVK headquarter
TVK boss Vijay met with the winning MLAs in Chennai, a day after his party created history by winning 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu elections. He received a rousing welcome from party members and several MLAs who, like him, made their electoral debut at the TVK headquarters.
He convened the meeting of party MLAs to discuss the election of the legislature party leader and their conduct in the Assembly, an MLA said.
- 5 May 2026, 03:09:34 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Seenivasa Sethupathy credits his electoral success solely to Vijay’s leadership and support
R Seenivasa Sethupathy, who defeated DMK candidate KR Periyakaruppan by one vote in the Tiruppattur seat, dedicated his win to party chief Vijay.
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- 5 May 2026, 03:01:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: TVK's Nanjil Sampath confident of securing majority
TVK leader Nanjil Sampath on Tuesday said Vijay would ‘work it out’ to secure a majority for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam after it fell short of 10 MLAs to secure a majority.
Speaking to reporters ahead of a meeting of newly elected MLAs with Vijay, Sampath expressed confidence about government formation. “I am confident of a positive outcome, and good news can be expected soon,” he said.
Vijay-led TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam secured 59 and 47 seats, respectively.
- 5 May 2026, 02:34:07 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: TVK candidate KA Sengottaiyan secures 9th victory from Gobichettipalayam
Former Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK candidate KA Sengottaiyan has secured a win in the Gobichettipalayam constituency in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, successfully defending his stronghold.
This win carries profound significance as it marks his first successful campaign under actor Vijay's newly formed party TVK after being expelled from AIADMK.
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- 5 May 2026, 02:19:02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Vijay meets newly-elected TVK MLAs
Vijay, earlier today, met with his party's winning candidates at party's headquarters in Panayiur to decide on the next steps.
- 5 May 2026, 01:50:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Vijay pays homage to social reformers
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay continued his political outreach on Tuesday by visiting prominent memorials of social reformers in Tamil Nadu, a day after securing a near majority in the state assembly.
Vijay paid homage by garlanding the statues of social reformer Periyar E. V. Ramasamy and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, paying his respects as part of his ongoing public engagements.
The gesture is being viewed in political circles as an attempt to align with the Dravidian and social justice ideological space.
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- 5 May 2026, 01:35:29 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Governor accepts resignation of Chief Minister M K Stalin
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister M K Stalin.
- 5 May 2026, 01:24:41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Don't fall prey to Centre, it hates TN, SDPI leader tells TVK
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: Tamil Nadu unit president of SDPI, Mohammed Mubarak, said on Tuesday that newly elected TVK should ensure it doesn't fall prey to Centre which “hates” Tamil Nadu, according to a video shared by news agency PTI.
TVK party led by actor Vijay has secured a massive win in the Tamil Nadu elections 2026 but not enough to form government on its on.
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- 5 May 2026, 12:54:30 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE updates: MK Stalin to meet VCK, CPI leaders following dramatic political shift
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan, CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugam, and Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Veerapandian are set to meet Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Chief and Tamil Nadu outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin at the DMK party office on Wednesday, a day after Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham (TVK) made a stellar debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls.
DMK chief Stalin arrived at the party's headquarters ahead of his meeting.
- 5 May 2026, 12:33:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news Live Updates: Can Vijay form the government without DMK, AIADMK and Congress?
Yes, Vijay can form a government in Tamil Nadu without either of DMK, AIADMK and Congress if PMK (4 seats), Left parties (4 seats) and VCK (2 seats) extend support.
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- 5 May 2026, 12:19:21 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news Live Updates: MK Stalin resigns as CM
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has tendered his resignation, paving the way for the formation of a new government, ANI reported, quoting DMK sources.
- 5 May 2026, 12:15:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news Live Updates: Vijay's tribute to Periyar
TVK Chief Vijay paid floral tribute to Periyar at the party office in Chennai.
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- 5 May 2026, 12:10:10 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news Live Updates: VCK chief says no decision yet on alliance
Meanwhile, Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), said that a decision on support would be taken after consultations. He added that leaders from VCK, CPI and CPI(M) are scheduled to meet Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, after which they will announce their stance.
"We have not yet decided. The leaders of VCK, CPI and CPM are going to meet MK Stalin at around 11 AM, and we will inform you," he said.
- 5 May 2026, 12:04:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu government formation news Live Updates: CPI(M) says decision on TVK alliance only after clarity from Vijay
After no alliance secured a clear majority in the Tamil Nadu elections, CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam on Tuesday reiterated the party's inclination towards the DMK, while keeping options open pending clarity from TVK chief Vijay.
Speaking to reporters, Shanmugam said the party would take a final call on extending support only after Vijay clearly outlines his position. He, however, emphasised that there was "no doubt" about CPI(M)'s alignment with the DMK-led alliance.
"First, let Vijay clearly state his position. Once he does, we will decide whom to support. There is no doubt that we are with the DMK alliance," said Shanmugam.
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