Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met with senior Indian National Congress leaders in Chennai on Wednesday to discuss alliance terms.

The meeting marks a critical step toward forming a new government in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 assembly polls. Because the TVK emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 elections [1], the party now holds significant leverage in power-sharing negotiations.

Visual footage released this week shows Vijay meeting with high-ranking officials, including Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai [2]. The discussions focused on the specific terms of support and the potential arrangement for government formation [3]. This interaction follows a shock surge in poll performance that has positioned the TVK as a central player in the state's political future [4].

The Indian National Congress said it is willing to back the TVK for the new government, though it has established specific conditions for the partnership [2]. A primary requirement for the alliance is that no communal forces be included in the coalition [2].

These talks are aimed at stabilizing a legislative framework that reflects the recent voter mandate. The TVK's transition from a cinematic powerhouse to the state's leading political entity has shifted the traditional dynamics of Tamil Nadu politics, requiring the Congress party to weigh its strategic interests against its ideological requirements [4].

“TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls”

The emergence of the TVK as the single largest party disrupts the long-standing dominance of established Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu. By negotiating with the Indian National Congress, Vijay is attempting to legitimize his party's governance capabilities while the Congress seeks to maintain a foothold in the state by aligning with a popular new force, provided it adheres to non-communal standards.