Elangovan stated that Vijay should have first consolidated support from political parties before approaching the Governor. He asserted that procedural clarity and numerical strength are essential before making any formal claim to form the government.
Referring to the sequence of events, Elangovan said that when TVK initially approached the Governor with the support of 107 seats—considering Vijay had contested in two constituencies—the Governor could have called them for consideration. However, he added that after the inclusion of additional parties raising the total to 112 seats, the situation changed significantly.
He explained that in such circumstances, the Governor would naturally assess whether the group holds an absolute majority, which in this case is pegged at 118 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Elangovan further remarked that had TVK approached the Governor independently as the single largest party, they might have been invited to form the government and subsequently prove their majority on the floor of the House. Instead, he said, the addition of supporting parties has led to increased scrutiny over their numerical strength.
The DMK leader also addressed allegations surrounding a coalition letter purportedly submitted by TVK. Initially, the party claimed majority support with backing from the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), presenting a letter allegedly signed by an elected MLA in favour of a coalition government.
However, AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran accused TVK of forging the letter, a claim that was firmly rejected by TVK, which in turn accused Dhinakaran of spreading misinformation while concealing facts.
Elangovan responded to the controversy by stating that a complaint has already been filed and the matter is under legal consideration. He added that if an MLA is not supporting Vijay, the legitimacy of such a letter is questionable, but insisted that the issue should ultimately be resolved in court.
The political situation in Tamil Nadu remains fluid, with intense speculation over which formation will secure the mandate to govern the state. Vijay is reported to have the backing of the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), although last-minute developments have complicated what was earlier seen as a settled arrangement.
Two smaller parties—AMMK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)—have indicated that they will not extend support to TVK, further weakening its position in the race to secure a majority.
Meanwhile, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is expected to announce its position shortly. Party sources suggest that VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan is likely to meet Vijay later today, which could prove decisive in shaping the final contours of government formation in the state.
The unfolding developments have intensified political suspense in Tamil Nadu, as rival alliances continue to recalibrate their numbers in pursuit of a stable governing majority.
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