Vijay Thalapathy, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), arrived at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on May 9, 2026, to meet the governor [1].
The meeting marks a turning point in the state's political stalemate, as the TVK has finally secured the necessary coalition backing to form the government.
Vijay's arrival at the governor's residence follows a series of negotiations to bridge the gap between his party's election results and the majority mark. The TVK won 108 seats in the assembly election [4]. To govern, the party needed to secure additional support from coalition partners to reach the required threshold.
Reports on the exact number of supporting members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) vary slightly. Some sources indicate the coalition has reached 118 MLAs [2], while others suggest the number is as high as 121 [0]. This support includes backing from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which provided the critical support needed to end the deadlock [2].
Other parties providing support to the TVK-led coalition include the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and IUML [1]. This alliance enables Vijay to present proof of a majority to the governor during this fourth meeting at Lok Bhavan [1].
Following the submission of this proof, Vijay is expected to take the oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on Monday [1]. The process follows the standard constitutional procedure for government formation after a fragmented election result.
“Vijay Thalapathy arrived at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on May 9, 2026, to meet the governor.”
The formation of a TVK-led government signifies a major shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, moving away from traditional power centers. By assembling a broad coalition that includes both left-wing parties and regional allies like the VCK, Vijay is attempting to stabilize a fragmented assembly and establish his party as a dominant governing force.
