The development came hours after TVK secured open backing from the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), taking the alliance strength to 120 MLAs in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. TVK had emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections with 108 seats, but initially fell short of the 118-seat majority mark. Support from alliance partners appeared to clear the path for Vijay’s first bid to form the government.
The Governor is believed to have sought clear proof of majority support before proceeding with the swearing-in process. Opposition leaders and constitutional experts, meanwhile, argued that the single largest party should be allowed to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly rather than through prolonged scrutiny at Raj Bhavan.
AMMK Targest TVK
The political uncertainty deepened further after a controversy involving an Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) MLA. TVK had initially claimed support from AMMK legislator S Kamaraj, but party chief TTV Dhinakaran accused the party of submitting a forged support letter to the Governor. TVK later released a video purportedly showing Kamaraj signing the document, though the MLA rejected the claim and alleged that the footage was AI-generated.
Meanwhile, VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan defended his party’s decision to support TVK, saying the move was aimed at respecting the people’s mandate and preventing political instability in the state.
As the deadlock continues, TVK workers have begun celebrations across Chennai, convinced Vijay’s swearing-in is only a matter of time. However, with the Governor yet to issue a formal invitation and legal petitions reportedly reaching the Supreme Court, the transition of power in Tamil Nadu remains uncertain.
