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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 09, 2026, 04:48:40 IST
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Tamil Nadu CM Announcement Live Updates: BJP says it will not support any party to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Amid the ongoing political tussle over government formation in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has sought an appointment with Governor RN Ravi on Friday evening.
At the same time, TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar arrived at the Communist Party of India headquarters, Balan Illam, where the CPI is holding an executive committee meeting to decide its stand on extending support to the Vijay-led party.
Following the fractured verdict in the April 23 Assembly elections, Vijay has been trying to rally support from other parties to stake claim to form the government.
The TVK emerged as the single largest party but remained short of the majority mark of 118 seats in the 234-member Assembly.
The party has since intensified talks with potential allies, including the Congress, which has already extended conditional support after breaking ties with the DMK.
With the backing of five Congress MLAs, the TVK-led camp’s tally has risen to 112, still six seats short of the halfway mark needed to form the government.
Governor Arlekar had on Thursday invited Vijay to Lok Bhavan and informed him that the requisite majority support required to form the government had not yet been established.
According to sources, the Governor sought clarity on the “magic number” needed for government formation and asked Vijay to provide details of legislators backing TVK’s claim.
The Governor’s refusal to immediately invite Vijay to form the government has triggered sharp criticism from TVK leaders and supporters, many of whom accused Arlekar of acting at the behest of the BJP to delay constitutional procedure.
Amid the political deadlock, TVK Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, along with party leaders, met leaders of the Communist Party of India at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday to seek support for government formation.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Nirmal Kumar said both the CPI and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi would hold internal discussions on extending support to TVK and announce their decisions later.
Both CPI and VCK secured two seats each in the Assembly elections.
At the same time, TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar arrived at the Communist Party of India headquarters, Balan Illam, where the CPI is holding an executive committee meeting to decide its stand on extending support to the Vijay-led party.
Following the fractured verdict in the April 23 Assembly elections, Vijay has been trying to rally support from other parties to stake claim to form the government.
The TVK emerged as the single largest party but remained short of the majority mark of 118 seats in the 234-member Assembly.
The party has since intensified talks with potential allies, including the Congress, which has already extended conditional support after breaking ties with the DMK.
With the backing of five Congress MLAs, the TVK-led camp’s tally has risen to 112, still six seats short of the halfway mark needed to form the government.
Governor Arlekar had on Thursday invited Vijay to Lok Bhavan and informed him that the requisite majority support required to form the government had not yet been established.
According to sources, the Governor sought clarity on the “magic number” needed for government formation and asked Vijay to provide details of legislators backing TVK’s claim.
The Governor’s refusal to immediately invite Vijay to form the government has triggered sharp criticism from TVK leaders and supporters, many of whom accused Arlekar of acting at the behest of the BJP to delay constitutional procedure.
Amid the political deadlock, TVK Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, along with party leaders, met leaders of the Communist Party of India at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday to seek support for government formation.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Nirmal Kumar said both the CPI and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi would hold internal discussions on extending support to TVK and announce their decisions later.
Both CPI and VCK secured two seats each in the Assembly elections.
10:41 (IST) May 07
'Governor has no alternative but to call TVK': Congress MP Singhvi backs TVK's claim to form Tamil Nadu govt, says SC route open
Senior Advocate and Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Thursday said that the Governor should invite the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu to form the government, amid political developments surrounding TVK chief Vijay's meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
Speaking to ANI, Singhvi said constitutional norms, precedents and traditions support inviting the single-largest party to stake a claim to form the government.
"I must say with great regret that the Governor, who is to be the repository of constitutional wisdom, has no alternative but to call the single largest party in Tamil Nadu to form the government. There is no question about it. In fact, in law, in precedent, in tradition, in constitutional culture, in constitutional flavour. It has happened umpteen times in the past," Singhvi said.
He further said that no other political formation had staked a claim to form the government and noted that the seat deficit was marginal.
"Also, no other formation has even staked a claim. The shortage is barely 7-8 seats, plus the Governor will always be stipulating that the floor of the house will prove the majority in 10-12 days. So what is the problem?" Singhvi said.
Speaking to ANI, Singhvi said constitutional norms, precedents and traditions support inviting the single-largest party to stake a claim to form the government.
"I must say with great regret that the Governor, who is to be the repository of constitutional wisdom, has no alternative but to call the single largest party in Tamil Nadu to form the government. There is no question about it. In fact, in law, in precedent, in tradition, in constitutional culture, in constitutional flavour. It has happened umpteen times in the past," Singhvi said.
He further said that no other political formation had staked a claim to form the government and noted that the seat deficit was marginal.
"Also, no other formation has even staked a claim. The shortage is barely 7-8 seats, plus the Governor will always be stipulating that the floor of the house will prove the majority in 10-12 days. So what is the problem?" Singhvi said.
10:25 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM race: Unaware of cancellation, TVK supporters who arrived at Nehru Stadium for Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, left disappointed
10:21 (IST) May 07
'Speaking in Hindi...want to spread my party's message': TVK MLA-elect Keerthana
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA-elect from Sivakasi, S Keerthana, has said that the message of her party "for a change" should reach wider audiences and talking in Hindi helps that purpose.
"I am speaking in Hindi. I want to spread my party's representation everywhere, all over India, even in other countries. That's why I am speaking in Hindi. Everyone should know about my leader. Everyone should know about my party," Keerthana told ANI.
She was asked about opposition to "Hindi imposition" by a few political parties in Tamil Nadu before the assembly polls.
Keerthana also spoke about her electoral success and said everyone should take an interest in politics.
"Politics is something you shouldn't be afraid of. Everyone should get involved in politics. I am just an example; everyone should come and join politics, that's what I want," she said.
Keerthana welcomed Congress joining hands with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government in the state. TVK, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, is 10 MLAs short of a majority in the state assembly.
"I am speaking in Hindi. I want to spread my party's representation everywhere, all over India, even in other countries. That's why I am speaking in Hindi. Everyone should know about my leader. Everyone should know about my party," Keerthana told ANI.
She was asked about opposition to "Hindi imposition" by a few political parties in Tamil Nadu before the assembly polls.
Keerthana also spoke about her electoral success and said everyone should take an interest in politics.
"Politics is something you shouldn't be afraid of. Everyone should get involved in politics. I am just an example; everyone should come and join politics, that's what I want," she said.
Keerthana welcomed Congress joining hands with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government in the state. TVK, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, is 10 MLAs short of a majority in the state assembly.
09:54 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM race: TVK's Vijay to meet governor again to stake claim to form government
TVK chief Vijay to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at 11 AM today, news agency ANI reported citing sources
TVK won 108 out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, becoming the single-largest party. Congress, with 5 seats, has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government.
TVK won 108 out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, becoming the single-largest party. Congress, with 5 seats, has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government.
09:35 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: Vijay says no to CM convoy before swearing-in
TVK chief Vijay declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday.
A police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to him "as per protocol" following the announcement of the Assembly election results were returned and have not been withdrawn.
The official also said that arrangements were in place for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) clarified that its party founder Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned". In a statement here, the TVK said: "Vijay conveyed that he would accept the official chief minister-level security only after forming the government with a decisive mandate".
Four convoy vehicles assigned to Vijay on May 4 after his TVK secured 108 seats in the Assembly polls returned from his residence following his request.
Even on May 6, the police had deployed security near his Panaiyur residence and in front of the Lok Bhavan here when Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. Vijay did not use the government vehicle to meet the Governor.
A police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to him "as per protocol" following the announcement of the Assembly election results were returned and have not been withdrawn.
The official also said that arrangements were in place for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) clarified that its party founder Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned". In a statement here, the TVK said: "Vijay conveyed that he would accept the official chief minister-level security only after forming the government with a decisive mandate".
Four convoy vehicles assigned to Vijay on May 4 after his TVK secured 108 seats in the Assembly polls returned from his residence following his request.
Even on May 6, the police had deployed security near his Panaiyur residence and in front of the Lok Bhavan here when Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. Vijay did not use the government vehicle to meet the Governor.
08:48 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: AIADMK's newly elected MLAs taken to Puducherry
The newly elected MLAs of the party have been taken to neighbouring Puducherry, the AIADMK has said.
AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, speaking to PTI on Wednesday, said that the party MLAs have been lodged in Puducherry.
However, he did not elaborate on the number of MLAs taken to Puducherry. Also, he did not specify the reasons for taking them to the union territory.
The development comes amid TVK's attempts to secure a majority in the 234-member strong Tamil Nadu Assembly. The Congress party, which has 5 MLAs, has already extended support to the TVK.
In the TN Assembly election, the TVK has won 108 seats, the DMK 59, AIADMK 47, Congress 5, PMK 4, IUML 2, CPI 2, CPI-M 2, and the VCK 2. The BJP, DMDK and AMMK have got 1 seat each.
AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, speaking to PTI on Wednesday, said that the party MLAs have been lodged in Puducherry.
However, he did not elaborate on the number of MLAs taken to Puducherry. Also, he did not specify the reasons for taking them to the union territory.
The development comes amid TVK's attempts to secure a majority in the 234-member strong Tamil Nadu Assembly. The Congress party, which has 5 MLAs, has already extended support to the TVK.
In the TN Assembly election, the TVK has won 108 seats, the DMK 59, AIADMK 47, Congress 5, PMK 4, IUML 2, CPI 2, CPI-M 2, and the VCK 2. The BJP, DMDK and AMMK have got 1 seat each.
06:46 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: ‘Watch without disturbing for six months’- MK Stalin on TVK government
Outgoing chief minister MK Stalin said the DMK would “watch without disturbing for six months” if TVK forms the government in Tamil Nadu.
Stalin said the new administration should continue welfare schemes introduced by the DMK government and questioned whether TVK would be able to fulfil some of its major election promises, including higher financial assistance and free LPG cylinder commitments.
Stalin said the new administration should continue welfare schemes introduced by the DMK government and questioned whether TVK would be able to fulfil some of its major election promises, including higher financial assistance and free LPG cylinder commitments.
06:45 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: Smaller parties hold key to Vijay’s government formation push
The decisions of smaller parties including VCK, CPI and CPM are expected to play a crucial role in deciding whether TVK can cross the majority mark.
While IUML and Left parties have publicly continued backing the DMK, VCK leaders said they would take a final call after consultations. Several parties are also weighing whether support should come from inside or outside the government.
While IUML and Left parties have publicly continued backing the DMK, VCK leaders said they would take a final call after consultations. Several parties are also weighing whether support should come from inside or outside the government.
06:45 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: AIADMK withdraws support offer after talks with TVK stall
AIADMK has withdrawn its offer of unconditional support to TVK after discussions between the two parties reportedly broke down.
Party leaders claimed there was no response from the TVK camp for several hours after initial talks. AIADMK leaders also ruled out any alliance with the DMK and said the party would now focus on keeping its own legislators united.
Party leaders claimed there was no response from the TVK camp for several hours after initial talks. AIADMK leaders also ruled out any alliance with the DMK and said the party would now focus on keeping its own legislators united.
06:45 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement: Congress backs Vijay’s CM bid, but TVK still short of majority mark
Congress leaders met Vijay at TVK headquarters in Chennai and formally extended support to his government formation bid.
Despite Congress backing, TVK remains short of the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. The numbers gap widened further because Vijay won from two constituencies and is expected to vacate one seat within 14 days.
Despite Congress backing, TVK remains short of the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. The numbers gap widened further because Vijay won from two constituencies and is expected to vacate one seat within 14 days.
06:45 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM Announcement : Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor to stake claim to form government
TVK chief C Joseph Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi Arlekar on Wednesday to stake claim to form the next government after his party emerged as the single largest force in the Assembly elections.
The governor confirmed receiving a letter from TVK claiming majority support and said a new government would be formed soon. However, sources indicated that formal letters of support from enough MLAs are still required before the swearing-in process can move forward.
The governor confirmed receiving a letter from TVK claiming majority support and said a new government would be formed soon. However, sources indicated that formal letters of support from enough MLAs are still required before the swearing-in process can move forward.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay has emerged at the centre of Tamil Nadu politics after his party became the single largest force in the 2026 Assembly elections with 108 seats. However, TVK remains short of the majority mark needed to form the government, triggering intense negotiations with multiple parties.
Congress has extended support to Vijay, but the numbers are still insufficient after accounting for one seat Vijay is expected to vacate. The AIADMK initially explored offering unconditional support to TVK, but later withdrew the proposal after talks reportedly stalled.
Vijay has met Tamil Nadu governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, though the governor is understood to have sought formal letters of support before proceeding.
The decisions of smaller parties such as VCK, CPI and CPM are now critical to TVK’s prospects. Meanwhile, outgoing chief minister MK Stalin said the DMK would “watch without disturbing for six months” while remaining in opposition.
Congress has extended support to Vijay, but the numbers are still insufficient after accounting for one seat Vijay is expected to vacate. The AIADMK initially explored offering unconditional support to TVK, but later withdrew the proposal after talks reportedly stalled.
Vijay has met Tamil Nadu governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, though the governor is understood to have sought formal letters of support before proceeding.
The decisions of smaller parties such as VCK, CPI and CPM are now critical to TVK’s prospects. Meanwhile, outgoing chief minister MK Stalin said the DMK would “watch without disturbing for six months” while remaining in opposition.
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