The Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) have extended unconditional support to Vijay's TVK party [1].
This alliance is critical because it provides TVK with the legislative strength required to form a stable state government in Tamil Nadu. Without these partners, the party lacked the numbers to govern alone following the April 23, 2026, Assembly election [2].
TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly [3]. To reach the majority threshold of 118 seats, the party sought alliances with smaller parties and national entities [3]. The Congress party pledged five seats to the TVK alliance, which brought the initial tally to 113 [4].
With the additional support from the three left parties, TVK has now crossed the "magic number" of 118 seats needed to govern [1]. The move ensures that Vijay can present a viable majority to the governor to avoid a constitutional deadlock.
Negotiations have centered on Chennai’s Lok Bhavan, where Vijay is scheduled to meet Governor Rajendra Arlekar [2]. There are conflicting reports regarding the exact timing of this meeting, with some sources saying it is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and others reporting 6:00 p.m. [2], [4].
The governor has set a deadline of May 10, 2026, for the formation of the government [2]. This puts pressure on TVK to finalize its cabinet and alliance terms quickly to ensure a smooth transition of power.
The shift in power follows a volatile election cycle where traditional giants like the DMK and AIADMK faced a new challenge from Vijay's political entry [1]. The support from the left parties signals a strategic shift in the state's political landscape to maintain a specific ideological balance in the new administration.
“The three left parties extended unconditional support to Vijay’s TVK”
The alignment of the left parties and Congress behind TVK suggests a consolidated front intended to prevent the return of previous administrations. By securing the 118-seat threshold, Vijay transforms from a disruptor with a strong plurality into a legitimate head of government, shifting the center of power in Tamil Nadu toward a new political entity.
