Left-wing parties VCK, CPM, and CPI announced May 7, 2026, that they will support TVK leader Vijay to form the Tamil Nadu government.
The alliance marks a critical shift in the state's political landscape, as it provides the necessary numbers for a new party to take power. Vijay's TVK failed to secure an outright majority in the April 23, 2026, assembly election [3].
TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly [1]. Because the majority mark is 118 seats [2], Vijay remained approximately 10 seats short of the threshold required to govern independently [2].
To bridge this gap, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Communist Party of India (CPI) stepped forward to formalize their backing. This support was solidified with 118 signatures [4].
Following the announcement, Vijay scheduled a meeting with the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Chennai for 6 p.m. [5]. The meeting is intended to finalize the government formation process and lead toward the official oath-taking ceremony.
The political maneuvering comes after a period of suspense regarding whether the TVK could secure enough allies to stabilize a cabinet. The support from the left-wing parties ensures that Vijay can meet the constitutional requirement to present a majority to the Governor.
“VCK, CPM, and CPI announced they will back TVK’s Vijay to help him form the Tamil Nadu government”
The formation of a government led by the TVK, supported by left-wing parties, signals a disruption of the traditional dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. By securing the 118-seat threshold through a coalition, Vijay transitions from a party leader to a potential Chief Minister, shifting the state's executive power toward a new political entity backed by established leftist ideologies.
