Vijay gets Governor's nod to form government in Tamil Nadu

After days of political negotiations and efforts to secure majority support, Tamilaga Vetrri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Friday received the Governor’s approval to form the government in Tamil Nadu after demonstrating majority support in the Assembly. The development came after Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and staked claim to form the government. As per reports, the TVK secured support from the Congress, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), enabling it to cross the majority threshold.The CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, which won two seats each, extended support to TVK. Along with the five seats held by Congress, the alliance reached the majority mark of 118 seats.
Despite emerging as the single-largest party, TVK had initially received a fractured mandate, remaining 10 seats short of a majority. The delay in inviting Vijay to form the government had drawn criticism from TVK leaders and allied parties, who alleged that Governor Arlekar was delaying the constitutional process. Several parties had also urged the Governor to invite Vijay to form the government and prove his majority through a floor test in the Assembly.
Vijay, who contested from two constituencies and won both, is expected to vacate the Trichy seat and continue as MLA from Chennai Perambur. Once he resigns from one seat, the effective strength of the Assembly will reduce to 233, bringing down the majority mark to 117.