Vijay, chief of the TVK party, said he has secured the necessary support to form the new Tamil Nadu government.

This development marks a critical shift in the state's political landscape following the 2026 legislative elections. The ability to form a stable government depends on reaching a specific majority in the 234-member house [4].

To secure a governing majority, a party or coalition must reach a threshold of 118 seats [1]. Vijay said his party has received backing from the VCK, CPI, and CPI(M). Reports on the exact number of supporting lawmakers vary. One report said the alliance held 113 seats, leaving them five short of the majority [2]. However, other reports indicate that Vijay has crossed the majority mark [3].

In a separate report, Vijay said he has the support of 121 MLAs [3]. This figure would place the coalition three seats above the required threshold for government formation. These negotiations have taken place as the deadline for government formation approaches.

Governor Rajendra Arlekar has set a deadline of May 10, 2026, for the formation of the government [5]. This follows the dissolution of the assembly, which became effective on May 5, 2026 [5].

Vijay has held meetings at Lok Bhavan in Chennai to discuss the transition of power. The process involves presenting evidence of majority support to the governor before the oath-taking ceremony can proceed. The coalition's ability to maintain this alliance will be central to the stability of the incoming administration.

“Vijay, chief of the TVK party, said he has secured the necessary support to form the new Tamil Nadu government.”

The formation of a government led by the TVK, supported by left-wing and Dalit parties, suggests a realignment of power in Tamil Nadu. Because the reported seat counts range from 113 to 121, the government's stability may depend on the firm commitment of smaller allies to maintain the 118-seat minimum.