On Thursday, the Governor of the southern Indian state, Rajendra Arlekar, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, stated that the TVK had not yet demonstrated the necessary majority support required to stake a claim to form the government. Following his second meeting with Vijay in two days, the Governor reiterated through an official release that proving majority support remains essential for government formation.
The TVK leadership has confirmed that discussions are ongoing with other political parties to secure additional backing. The Congress party has extended its support, taking the combined strength to 113 seats. However, the formation of government requires 118 seats in the 243-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, leaving the alliance five seats short of a majority, which has so far proved difficult to obtain.
According to the numerical breakdown, the newcomer party TVK has secured 108 seats in the Assembly. With Congress support, the tally rises to 113, still below the majority threshold of 118 seats required to form the government.
The Governor’s reported insistence that Vijay submit 118 letters of support before staking claim has triggered criticism from rival parties, who have questioned the procedural approach. Opposition leaders argue that Vijay should be formally invited to form the government and allowed to demonstrate his majority on the floor of the House, in accordance with legislative convention.
As the political stalemate continues, the absence of a clear majority has intensified uncertainty over the formation of the next government in Tamil Nadu, leaving the state’s political future dependent on last-minute negotiations and shifting alliances.
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