Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), lacks the necessary majority of seats to form a government in Tamil Nadu.
The shortfall puts the planned oath-taking ceremony in doubt and creates a period of political instability in the state. While TVK emerged as the largest single party, it cannot govern alone without forming a coalition or securing one-time support from other members.
In the 2024 Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections, TVK won 107 seats [2]. To form a government, a party or coalition must secure a minimum of 118 MLAs [1]. The assembly consists of 234 total seats [3].
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said he has doubt regarding the claim of majority support presented by Vijay. This hesitation from the governor's office complicates the process of government formation, a critical step in ensuring the state has an active administration.
Because the party fell short of the 118-seat threshold [1], Vijay must now negotiate with other political entities to bridge the gap. The current situation leaves the state in a legislative deadlock until a viable majority can be proven to the governor's satisfaction.
“TVK secured only 107 seats out of 234”
The inability of the largest party to reach the 118-seat threshold transforms the election result into a 'hung assembly.' This shifts the power dynamic from a direct mandate to a negotiation phase, where smaller parties may hold disproportionate leverage in deciding who becomes the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
