Actor-turned-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party claim they can form the Tamil Nadu government following the April 23, 2026, assembly election.
The result represents a significant shift in the state's political landscape, as a newcomer party now holds the balance of power in the legislature.
TVK won 108 seats [1] in the election. This total falls short of the 118 seats [2] required for a majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly. To bridge this gap, TVK has secured the support of five members of the Indian National Congress [2].
Despite the support from Congress, the party still requires five more seats [2] to reach the majority threshold. Vijay said the party is now positioned to claim the right to form the government.
The TVK party entered the 2026 contest without an alliance, choosing to run independently against established political forces [3]. The party's performance has placed it as a primary contender for the chief minister's office.
Officials are currently monitoring the coalition dynamics as TVK attempts to secure the remaining support needed to govern. The process of government formation in Tamil Nadu typically involves intense negotiations between parties when no single entity wins an absolute majority.
“TVK won 108 seats in the election.”
The emergence of TVK as a dominant force suggests a decline in the traditional bipolarity of Tamil Nadu politics. By securing 108 seats independently, Vijay has transitioned from a cinematic icon to a political power broker, forcing established parties like the Indian National Congress into a supporting role to ensure stability in the state assembly.
