Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE: DMK, AIADMK to Join Hands? Social Media Abuzz as Vijay Faces Hurdles
Vijay’s TVK won 108 seats and needs 118 for a majority, while Congress has declared support as the party seeks the governor’s invitation.
- On Wednesday, TVK Chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and formally staked his claim to form the state government.
- Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly but fell short of the 118-seat majority mark in its debut election.
- The Congress party announced conditional support on Wednesday, requiring TVK to keep out "communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India" from the alliance.
- Preparations are underway for the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, May 7, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which has a capacity of around 5,000.
- Meanwhile, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan said his party is consulting senior office-bearers before deciding on support, while the CPM State secretary noted they received no request.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan on Thursday said that not inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu would amount to "disrespecting the mandate" of the people. India News | Not Inviting Vijay to Form Govt Would Disrespect Tamil Nadu's Mandate: Kamal Haasan.
Vijay's oath-taking hits roadblock as Governor asks for proof of majority to form govt
Arlekar conveyed his position to Vijay when he met him Wednesday evening staking claim to form the government. TVK, which won 108 seats, now has the support of 113 MLAs with the Congress that won 5 seats extending its support
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