Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has reached the majority mark of 118 seats needed to form the Tamil Nadu government [1].

This development ends a post-election stalemate in the state, allowing TVK to claim the right to govern after failing to secure an outright majority on its own. The shift marks a significant transition in the regional political landscape as a newer party takes the helm.

The TVK secured 108 seats in the election [4]. To cross the threshold for a majority in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly [5], the party required additional support. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan provided a formal support letter to the party [1].

While most reports state that this alliance brings the TVK to 118 seats [1], [2], one report indicates the total support reaches 120 seats [3]. This discrepancy stems from varying accounts of the total number of allied members pledging their support to Vijay.

The path to power included a significant electoral showing for the TVK, which crossed 50 lakh votes to gain party recognition [6]. The VCK's decision to extend unconditional support was intended to resolve the political deadlock and stabilize the state's administration [2].

Left parties also extended support to the TVK to help the party reach the required numbers [2]. The move ensures that Vijay can now proceed with the formal process of government formation in Chennai.

“TVK reached the majority mark of 118 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly”

The formation of a government by the TVK, supported by the VCK and left parties, represents a shift in Tamil Nadu's power dynamics. By leveraging a coalition to reach the 118-seat threshold, Vijay transitions from a political challenger to a chief executive, though his reliance on partner parties like the VCK may influence his legislative agenda and policy priorities.