Tamil Nadu government formation news highlights: TVK's Vijay to meet TN governor to stake claim to form government

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Perambur constituency, Vijay, celebrates after winning in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai

This live blog has ended. For more updates, please follow here 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