TVK chief and actor Vijay has requested support from the Congress party to form a secular government in Tamil Nadu [1].
The request comes as the state faces a hung assembly, where the ability to form a stable coalition will determine the leadership of the region and prevent a BJP-led administration [2, 4].
Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won 108 seats [1] in the 234-seat assembly [3]. Because the party is 10 seats short of a simple majority [3], Vijay has approached Congress to bridge the gap and ensure a government that protects the Constitution [4].
K.C. Venugopal, a senior Congress leader, said that Vijay has sought the party's support to form the government in the state [5]. Venugopal said the mandate in Tamil Nadu was for a secular government committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit [6].
To decide on the alliance, the Congress party's Tamil Nadu unit will meet on May 6, 2026, in Chennai [7, 8]. The outcome of this meeting will determine if the party provides the necessary numbers for Vijay to take the oath of office [8].
While the Congress leadership deliberates, TVK MLAs have moved to a resort in Mamallapuram [8]. This move is a common political tactic in India to prevent legislators from being swayed by opposing parties during critical government formation periods [8].
Venugopal said the Congress's Tamil Nadu unit will meet tomorrow morning in Chennai and take a call on the matter [7].
“Vijay has sought the Congress party's support to form the government in the state”
The potential alliance between TVK and Congress represents a strategic effort to consolidate secular votes and block the BJP's influence in Tamil Nadu. By moving MLAs to a resort, Vijay is securing his base while relying on Congress to provide the legal majority needed to govern, signaling a shift toward coalition politics in the state.
