The AMMK party filed a legal complaint alleging that support letters used by TVK to claim a legislative majority are forged [2].
The dispute threatens the stability of the government-formation process in Tamil Nadu. With the majority mark set at 118 MLAs in the 234-member Assembly [3], any challenge to the legitimacy of support letters could delay the appointment of a new chief minister.
TVK won 108 seats in the assembly [1]. However, other reports indicate the party's tally currently stands at 117 MLAs [2], leaving them just one short of the required majority. This narrow gap has triggered intense negotiations and accusations among rival factions.
AMMK leader Dhinakaran said the letter supporting TVK is a case of 'horse trading' and forgery [2]. The AMMK alleges these documents were created to inflate TVK’s claimed majority and block their path to power [2].
Other political players are currently weighing their options. The VCK party has not yet made a definitive announcement regarding whether it will back TVK [1], though some reports suggest a decision is expected soon [3].
Simultaneously, the AIADMK party is engaged in talks to determine if it will support or oppose TVK’s bid [1]. Reports indicate that the AIADMK is coordinating with other leaders to potentially stymie Vijay’s path to the governorship [3].
These maneuvers center on the Governor's office, where the final decision on government formation will be made based on the verified support of the elected members.
“the letter supporting TVK is a case of 'horse trading' and forgery.”
The legal challenge by the AMMK introduces a layer of judicial scrutiny into a volatile political transition. Because TVK is hovering just below the 118-seat majority threshold, the validity of every single support letter becomes a critical point of failure. If the forgery claims are upheld, TVK may lose its primary leverage to form a government, potentially forcing a coalition shift toward the AIADMK or necessitating a different alliance to avoid a constitutional deadlock.
