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TVK Chief Vijay Meets Governor Arlekar for Second Round Amid Government Formation Talks

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay arrived at Lok Bhavan for a second round of talks with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The meeting follows Vijay's claim to form government after Congress support raised TVK's tally to 113 MLAs, though five short of the majority mark. Amid political developments, TVK MLAs are staying at a resort in Mamallapuram with private security after police convoy was withdrawn. AIADMK has declared it will not support TVK in its government formation bid.

Key Points: TVK Chief Vijay Meets Governor Arlekar in Chennai

  • TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Arlekar for second time
  • Congress support boosts TVK numbers to 113, still short of majority
  • Swearing-in ceremony reportedly cancelled after police security withdrawn
  • AIADMK refuses to support TVK government bid
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Chennai: TVK chief Vijay arrives at Lok Bhavan to meet Governor Arlekar for second round meeting

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay arrives at Lok Bhavan for second round of talks with Governor Arlekar after staking claim to form government in Tamil Nadu.

"whatever the situation is, AIADMK will not support TVK. - KP Munusamy"

Chennai, May 7

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Thursday arrived at the Lok Bhavan to meet Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai.

Other top leadership of TVK has accompanied Vijay to meet Governor Arlekar.

The second round of meetings between Vijay and Tamil Nadu governor comes a day after when the TVK chief staked a claim to form government in the state. The development took place after the Tamil Nadu Congress confirmed its post-poll alliance with TVK.

Following Congress' support to TVK, the number for Vijay rose from 108 to 113, which is still five short from the halfway mark in the 234 member Tamil Nadu assembly.

However, amidst the ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu, the TVK has accomodated its MLAs in a private luxury resort in Mammallapuram.

The convoy police security provided yesterday to TVK president Vijay was suddenly withdrawn. It is also being reported that the swearing-in ceremony, which Vijay was expected to hold today after meeting the Governor, has been cancelled.

Around 70 MLAs are currently staying at the Poonjery Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Mamallapuram, where only Vijay's private bouncers are engaged in providing security.

TVK stunned the 'Dravidian' parties in the State, bringing to an end the DMK-AIADMK three- decade-old 'duopoly'.

With Vijay also to step down from one of the two seats he won in the assembly polls, the effective strength of TVK in the assembly will become 107.

Vijay won from both the constituencies, Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur and proved that his charisma is not limited to cinema.

A day earlier, Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and staked a claim to form the Government in the state

Tamil Nadu Governor on Wednesday dissolved the state Legislative Assembly with effect from May 5.

Meanwhile, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has said that it will not support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in its bid to form a government.

Deputy Coordinator KP Munusamy on Wednesday said "whatever the situation is, AIADMK will not support TVK."

- ANI

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Sneha F
Finally, a fresh face in Tamil Nadu politics! Vijay’s charisma is undeniable, but governance is different from acting. Hope he focuses on real issues like job creation and infrastructure. The swearing-in being cancelled is a bit worrying though.
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Ananya R
Watching Vijay’s rise feels like a real-life masala movie! But seriously, 70 MLAs in a luxury resort is a bit rich, no? People are struggling with inflation and here they are living it up. Hope they use that energy to actually work for the state. 🤔
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Rohit L
The AIADMK refusing to support TVK is predictable. They don’t want to lose their relevance. But if Vijay can pull off a minority government with outside support from Congress and others, it would be a historic moment. Let’s see if the Governor allows it.
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Kavya N
Vijay winning from two seats proves his popularity is real, not just PR. But stepping down from one seat means he’ll have a by-election soon – that’s another big test. The security withdrawal is weird though. Hope everything is above board. 🙏
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Akash W
Honestly, TVK’s accommodation in a resort while the state faces issues like water scarcity doesn’t sit well. Politicians should lead by example. Also, the Governor dissolving the assembly seems like a move to avoid giving Vijay a chance. Politics as usual.

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