The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party warned that its lawmakers will resign if the DMK or AIADMK attempt to form the Tamil Nadu government.

This move threatens to trigger a constitutional crisis in the state if the Governor does not invite the party led by Vijay to form a government. The threat follows a period of intense political maneuvering after the recent Assembly elections.

The TVK claims it is the single-largest party in the Assembly and should be invited by the Governor to lead the state [1]. Sources said the party suspects the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to block Vijay's bid for the chief ministership [1], [3].

Reports on the exact number of legislators vary slightly. Some sources said that all 108 TVK MLAs [2], [3] may resign to protest if rival parties stake a claim. Other reports suggest the party has 107 MLAs, noting that Vijay won two seats [2].

The party's ultimatum serves as a direct challenge to the established political order in Tamil Nadu. By leveraging its position as the largest single bloc, the TVK is attempting to force a transparent process for selecting the next administration.

Political observers said that the stability of the state government depends on the Governor's decision regarding which party is best positioned to maintain a majority. The threat of mass resignations would likely lead to fresh elections or a prolonged period of instability—a scenario the TVK suggests is the result of potential interference by the DMK and AIADMK [1], [3].

“The TVK claims it is the single-largest party in the Assembly and should be invited by the Governor to form the government.”

The TVK's ultimatum highlights a high-stakes power struggle in Tamil Nadu, where the party is attempting to disrupt the traditional dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. If the Governor bypasses the single-largest party in favor of a coalition, a mass resignation would effectively dissolve the Assembly's current composition, potentially forcing new elections and cementing Vijay's role as a primary disruptor of the state's political landscape.