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Governor should act according to the Constitution and invite TVK to form govt.: Arunraaj
On May 7, 2026, K.G. Arunraaj urged the Tamil Nadu Governor to invite TVK to form the government, citing constitutional guidelines and the need to prove majority on the floor of the House. He delivered a letter seeking IUML support, noting IUML’s two-seat stake in the DMK-led alliance and that IUML would consult its executive committee. Arunraaj also accused others of pressuring the process and warned against moves to dilute the people’s verdict, including speculation about AIADMK-DMK alignments.
Why It Matters
The statement highlights TVK’s bid to form government and the potential coalition dynamics in Tamil Nadu, testing the Governor’s role and the floor-majority principle under the Constitution.
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Arunraaj calls for Governor to invite TVK to form government
May 7, 2026
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam general secretary K.G. Arunraaj told reporters that the Governor of Tamil Nadu should act on the basis of the Constitution of India and invite TVK to form the government after the party emerged as the single largest in the recent Assembly election. He cited Supreme Court judgments stating that the majority should be proved on the floor of the House. Arunraaj handed over a letter signed by TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to IUML leader K.M. Khader Mohideen seeking the IUML’s support to form the government. The IUML, as part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, has won two seats. IUML leaders informed representatives they would consult their executive committee and take a decision on the request, with TVK remaining hopeful. In response to questions about a possible conspiracy to block TVK from forming the government, Arunraaj said pressures had existed before the elections but TVK emerged as the single largest party, stressing that justice would prevail and that the people should watch closely. He also addressed speculation about AIADMK seeking DMK support, saying such a move would go against the people’s verdict and questioning OPS’s discreet ties with the DMK, while noting that both parties could be attempting to dilute the verdict.