Vijay's TVK Set to Form Tamil Nadu Govt with Congress Support, 2 Cabinet Berths on Table: Report
Congress leaders are weighing a power-sharing deal with Vijay’s party after TVK won 108 seats, short of the 118 needed for a majority.
- Following the 2026 Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu Congress decided to support the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam , enabling the single largest party to form a new government in the state.
- TVK secured 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, falling short of the 118 required to form a majority; Congress's five seats became crucial for government formation.
- Congress General Secretary Venugopal stated the central leadership entrusted the Tamil Nadu unit with the final decision, aiming to protect the Constitution and block the BJP from gaining influence.
- Discussions suggest Congress may push for two Cabinet berths in the new government, with indications that Vijay could take oath as Chief Minister on May 7 with a compact Cabinet.
- The TVK's debut performance disrupted decades of Dravidian political dominance by outpacing both the DMK and AIADMK, signaling a potential generational and ideological shift in Tamil Nadu politics.
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Following the election results, political activity has intensified in Tamil Nadu. Actor-politician Vijay's party, TVK, is moving rapidly towards forming a government. The Congress party has announced its support for TVK, while the DMK has expressed displeasure over this decision. TVK, which won 108 seats in its first election, is now trying to secure a majority and form a new government.
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