Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has secured 118 seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to form a government [1], [2].
This development marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape as the TVK establishes a majority in the 234-member assembly [2]. The move follows a period of intense negotiation after the 2026 election results.
To reach the required majority, the TVK obtained critical backing from the Congress party, the VCK, and Left parties, including the CPI and CPI(M) [1], [3]. These partners previously aligned with the DMK but opted to join the TVK for government formation [1].
Reports indicate the TVK won more than 100 seats independently during the election [4]. The addition of five MLAs from the Congress party helped bridge the gap to the magic number [3].
While some reports suggest the party was initially short of the majority by five seats, multiple sources now confirm the TVK has reached the 118-seat threshold [1], [2], [3]. The shift in alliances indicates a realignment of smaller parties and independents to support Vijay's leadership.
The TVK sought this support specifically to ensure a stable majority for the state government [1], [3]. The party's rise represents a new era of leadership in the region as it displaces previous power blocs.
“TVK secured a majority of 118 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.”
The formation of a TVK-led government signifies a major disruption of the traditional bipolar contest in Tamil Nadu politics. By successfully courting the Congress and Left parties, Vijay has transitioned from a political newcomer to a governing leader, effectively isolating the DMK and altering the coalition dynamics of the state.
