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TVK Vs Governor: Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar has formally conveyed the reason behind not inviting C. Joseph Vijay to form the government, stating that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam had failed to establish the required majority in the Assembly.

The clarification from Lok Bhavan came hours after Vijay met the Governor in Chennai in a renewed effort to stake claim to power following TVK’s strong performance in the Assembly election.

In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Lok Bhavan said: “Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, has invited Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, President, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, today (7.5.2026) to Lok Bhavan, Chennai. During the meeting, the Hon'ble Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. essential for forming the Government, has not been established."

Vijay’s Second Attempt Falls Short

This was Vijay’s second meeting with the Governor within 24 hours after his initial attempt to form the government was also declined over concerns regarding majority support.

TVK had emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly election with 108 seats but remained short of the halfway mark in the 234-member House.

The Indian National Congress later extended support to TVK, taking the alliance tally to 113. However, the coalition still fell below the required number needed to secure a majority. Complicating matters further, Vijay contested and won from two constituencies, meaning one seat will eventually have to be vacated, slightly altering the Assembly’s effective strength.

Oath Ceremony Put On Hold

Vijay had originally been expected to take oath as Chief Minister earlier in the day, but the ceremony was stalled as uncertainty over the numbers continued.