Legislators from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have elected Vijay as the party's legislature leader at the party headquarters in Chennai.
The move positions Vijay to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after the TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 state elections. This transition marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape as a new party takes the lead in government formation.
About 80 TVK legislators signed a resolution backing Vijay for the leadership role [1]. The gathering took place at the party's Chennai headquarters to formalize the claim to form the state government.
The election follows the results of the state elections held earlier this month. Because the TVK holds the position of the single-largest party, the party's members are moving to secure the leadership structure necessary to approach the governor and stake a claim to power.
Party representatives said the resolution reflects the unified support of the elected members. The process of electing a legislature party leader is a required step before a candidate can be sworn in as chief minister of the state.
Vijay's ascent to this position follows the party's strong performance in the 2026 polls. The TVK now holds the mandate to lead the state government, provided they can maintain the support of their legislators and potential allies.
“About 80 TVK legislators signed a resolution backing Vijay for the leadership role.”
The election of Vijay as legislature leader is the final procedural step before the TVK can officially claim the right to form a government. By securing a signed resolution from approximately 80 MLAs, Vijay demonstrates the internal party cohesion necessary to withstand potential coalition challenges and establish himself as the legitimate candidate for chief minister.
