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

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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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.'

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.

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.”

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.

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)

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)

TVK chief Vijay has reached out to Congress to form government, Congress general secretary said.

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)

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)

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.