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Vijay To Meet VCK Chief As TVK Struggles To Reach Majority: Sources
Tamil Nadu’s political deadlock continues as actor-turned-politician Vijay seeks to form a government with TVK. Negotiations with VCK, AMMK, and IUML, plus multiple meetings with the Governor, have failed to prove a majority, with the VCK’s stance and the tally of supporters still pending.
Why It Matters
The formation of a government in Tamil Nadu hinges on coalition support; without a clear majority, oath-taking and governance could be delayed, impacting regional political stability.
Timeline
6 Events
Majority tally and remaining hurdle for government formation
May 9, 2026
The report notes TVK had 107 MLAs; Congress adds five MLAs and Left adds four, bringing the tally to 116 MLAs—two short of the 118-seat majority required in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly. The governor has indicated letters of support from MLA-elects are needed to prove majority before inviting oath.
VCK stance expected; Thol Thirumavalavan to meet Vijay
May 9, 2026
The VCK was expected to state its stance on May 9, with Thol Thirumavalavan still holding talks with the DMK leadership; a stance could determine whether Vijay gains the backing needed for government formation.
Last-minute negotiations with TVK-affiliated groups
May 8, 2026
Vijay conducted hectic negotiations with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), AMMK, and an IUML MLA; AMMK and IUML later signaled they would not back TVK, leaving Vijay with 116 MLA-elects on his side.
Governor meets Vijay for a third time in the evening
May 8, 2026
Vijay held a third meeting with Governor RV Arlekar in the evening; the governor reportedly did not budge on inviting him to oath without proof of majority and reiterated the need for letters of support from MLA-elects.
Vijay meets Governor Arlekar for a second time
May 7, 2026
Vijay met Governor RV Arlekar at Lok Bhavan for a second time on Thursday but again failed to convince him he had the required strength to form the administration.
Vijay meets Governor Arlekar at Lok Bhavan for first time
May 6, 2026
Vijay met Governor RV Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday in an effort to prove majority backing for forming the government; the governor did not invite him to form the administration as he could not prove the required strength.