Actor-turned-politician Vijay has submitted a formal letter to the governor of Tamil Nadu to stake a claim to form the state government.
The move signals a potential shift in power within the region as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party attempts to transition from a political newcomer to the governing body of the state.
Vijay, who serves as the chief of the TVK party, delivered the letter at the governor's official residence in Chennai. The document endorses Vijay as the choice for chief minister and asserts that the party possesses the necessary majority to lead the administration.
According to the party's calculations, TVK won 108 seats [1] in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. To solidify its position, the party also cited additional support from five legislators [2].
This combined total of 113 members is presented as evidence that the party has the requisite numbers to form a stable government. The submission follows the conclusion of the election cycle, where the TVK sought to disrupt the established political order in the south Indian state.
The process of government formation now rests with the governor, who must verify the claims of majority support before officially appointing a chief minister. Vijay and the TVK leadership said this letter is the final step in their bid for executive power.
“Vijay has submitted a formal letter to the governor of Tamil Nadu to stake a claim to form the state government.”
The emergence of Vijay's TVK as a dominant force suggests a significant disruption in Tamil Nadu's traditional political landscape. By claiming 108 seats and securing additional allies, the party is attempting to move beyond the influence of cinema stardom to establish a concrete legislative mandate, potentially challenging the long-standing hegemony of established regional parties.
