The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) will announce at four p.m. today whether it will support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a government [1].
This decision is critical because the Tamil Nadu assembly remains fractured, leaving the TVK short of the threshold required to claim a legal majority. The party, led by actor-politician Vijay, must secure a total of 118 seats to govern the state [2].
According to current tallies, the TVK won 108 seats, which includes a second seat won by Vijay [2]. To reach the magic number of 118, the party requires the support of smaller allies and parties like the VCK [1].
Other major players in the assembly hold significantly fewer seats than the TVK. The DMK holds 59 seats, while the AIADMK holds 47 [4]. This distribution makes the TVK the primary contender for power, provided it can successfully negotiate a coalition [3].
Reports on whether the TVK has already secured the majority vary. Some sources said that the Left and VCK have already shifted their support to Vijay [3]. Other reports said the party still falls short of the 118-seat mark [4].
The VCK's announcement this afternoon is expected to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the government formation process. The party's decision will determine if Vijay can transition from a leading candidate to the head of the Tamil Nadu government [1].
“TVK needs a total of 118 MLAs to claim a majority and form the Tamil Nadu government”
The current political deadlock in Tamil Nadu highlights the shift toward a multi-polar assembly where smaller parties hold significant leverage. Because the TVK is the largest single party but lacks an outright majority, the VCK's decision acts as the final pivot point for government formation. If the alliance holds, it marks a successful political debut for Vijay and a strategic realignment of the state's power structure.
