Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met Governor Rajendra Arlekar to discuss the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu [1].
The meeting is critical because the state is currently under President’s Rule following a hung assembly. The outcome determines whether Vijay can secure enough legislative support to lead the government or if the political deadlock will persist.
Vijay arrived at the Governor’s residence, referred to as Lok Bhavan by some sources [1], on June 3, 2024 [3]. The discussions focused on the requirements for taking the oath of office. The Governor emphasized that the process would not be rushed without verified support from other lawmakers.
"Oath will be administered only after majority is proven," Governor Rajendra Arlekar said [2].
While the political negotiations continued in Chennai, TVK activities in other districts faced disruptions. During a roadshow in Karaikudi, located in the Sivaganga district, a motorcyclist was injured [1]. The incident occurred on Friday, June 7, 2024 [4].
Video footage of the accident surfaced shortly after the event. The crash happened amid the crowds attending the TVK chief's public appearance.
"The rider was taken to the nearest hospital after the accident during the roadshow," a police official said [5].
Reports indicate that one motorcyclist was injured during the event [6]. The injury occurred as the roadshow progressed through the district, adding a layer of logistical chaos to the party's high-profile campaign efforts.
“"Oath will be administered only after majority is proven,"”
The insistence by Governor Arlekar on proven majority before oath-taking indicates a strict adherence to constitutional protocols to avoid a premature or unstable government. For Vijay and the TVK, the transition from cinema to governance depends on their ability to forge alliances in a fragmented assembly, while the roadshow accident highlights the security and crowd-management challenges facing the party's rapid expansion.
