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Abhishek Singhvi helps out TVK with legal woes, again
On May 10, 2026, Abhishek Singhvi appeared in the Madras High Court representing TVK MLA S Sethupathi in a case that could affect the ruling coalition’s majority. TVK leaders consulted him for drafting letters to the governor and for legal advice after Governor Arlekar refused to invite Vijay to form the government, and Singhvi posted images from meetings with Vijay while continuing talks with TVK leadership over the preceding week.
Why It Matters
The legal action and cross-party coordination surrounding TVK and the coalition could affect Tamil Nadu's government stability and voting dynamics.
Timeline
6 Events
Channel of communication opened with TVK as Congress lawmaker appears for Aadhav Arjuna after Karur stampede post
May 10, 2026
Two Congress functionaries said Singhvi had opened a channel of communication with Vijay’s party when the Congress lawmaker appeared for TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna after he posted a controversial statement on social media following the Karur stampede.
Singhvi posts pictures with Vijay on X showing support and coordination
May 10, 2026
Singhvi shared a picture of his meeting with Vijay in an X post, and praised the young team assisting in advising the new CM and his colleagues.
Governor declines to invite Vijay to form government; TVK seeks legal drafting and advice
May 10, 2026
Governor Rajendra Arlekar refused to invite C Jopesh Vijay to form the Tamil Nadu government due to lack of numbers, prompting TVK leaders to consult Singhvi for drafting letters to the governor and for legal advice.
Singhvi appears in Madras High Court for TVK MLA Sethupathi
May 10, 2026
Abhishek Singhvi appeared in the Madras High Court representing TVK MLA S Sethupathi from Tirupattur, who won by a margin of one vote over former DMK minister KR Periyakaruppan.
Rahul Gandhi on stage with TVK's Vijay as he is sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM
May 10, 2026
On Sunday, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared the stage with TVK president C Jopesh Vijay as Vijay took oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Past week of meetings: Singhvi held two meetings daily with TVK leadership
May 4, 2026
According to two Congress leaders, Abhishek Singhvi held two meetings daily with TVK leadership over the past week as part of ongoing discussions ahead of government formation.