Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay sought a meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Tuesday to discuss forming the Tamil Nadu government.
This move follows the party's emergence as the single-largest entity in the state assembly, creating a shift in the regional political landscape. The result places Vijay in a position to stake a claim to power despite a narrow gap in the legislative majority.
Vijay addressed party workers in Chennai on May 5, 2026 [1], after the Election Commission of India released the results [2]. He said that the party is prepared to lead the state following its performance in the polls.
"TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats; we are ready to take up the responsibility of governance," Vijay said to party workers [3].
The party won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly [3]. Because this number does not provide an outright majority, the TVK chief is seeking to bridge the legislative gap to secure the government. This process involves consultations with other parties, and the formal invitation from the Governor.
"I will address our dedicated workers today to discuss the way forward for forming the government," Vijay said [4].
Vijay said that the party intends to follow constitutional protocols to ensure a stable administration. He said that the party's next step is to engage with the state's highest executive office to formalize the transition of power.
"We respect the mandate of the people and will seek a meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to discuss government formation," Vijay said [5].
“"TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats; we are ready to take up the responsibility of governance."”
The emergence of TVK as the single-largest party disrupts the traditional political dominance in Tamil Nadu. With 108 seats, Vijay lacks a clear majority, meaning the formation of the government now depends on his ability to negotiate coalitions or secure the Governor's support. This creates a period of political volatility where smaller parties may hold significant leverage in deciding the next chief minister.
