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IUML Backs TVK, Vijay's Coalition Reaches 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu

IUML has extended unconditional support to TVK, taking the total number of supporting parties to five and the coalition's strength to 121 MLAs. The majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly is 118. TVK chief Joseph Vijay is expected to meet the Governor with all support letters to stake claim to form the government. If successful, Vijay will become the first leader outside DMK and AIADMK to head a Tamil Nadu government since 1967.

Key Points: Vijay's TVK Gets IUML Support, 121 MLAs Now

  • IUML extends unconditional support to TVK
  • TVK-led coalition now has 121 MLAs
  • Majority mark is 118 in 234-member House
  • Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK also support TVK
  • Vijay set to be first non-DMK/AIADMK CM since 1967
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IUML extends unconditional support to TVK, Vijay now has support of 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu assembly

IUML extends unconditional support to TVK, boosting Vijay's coalition to 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu assembly. Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK also back TVK.

"This support is extended pursuant to the results of the General Assembly Elections... in the interest of stable and democratic governance - Thol. Thirumavalavan"

Chennai, May 9

In a boost to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's efforts to form a government in Tamil Nadu, IUML on Saturday extended its "unconditional support", taking the total number of parties supporting TVK to five.

IUML has extended unconditional support to TVK to form a government in the state.

The strength of TVK legislatures and parties supporting it has gone up to 121. TVK has the support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML. While Congress has five MLAs, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML have two MLAs each.

The letter to Governor, written by IUML leaders SSB Syed Farooq Basha and AM Shahjahan, conveyed party's "unconditional support" to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by Joseph Vijay for forming government in Tamil Nadu

The letter said the support is being conveyed "in the interest of stable, secular and democratic governance" for the people of Tamil Nadu.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday also received the support of VCK's two MLAs and inched closer to forming a coalition government in Tamil Nadu.

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan gave official confirmation letter to Aadhav Arjuna, TVK General Secretary- Election Campaign Management, and extended the party's support to TVK to form a government in the state.

VCK's unconditional support has paved the way for formation of TVK-led government in the state. TVK chief Vijay is expected to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar with all letters of support he has received.

TVK, which won 108 seats in its spectacular debut in the assembly polls, earlier had the support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and VCK, taking total tally to 119.

The majority mark in 234 member-House is 118.

TVK chief Vijay has won from two seats and will resign from one seat, taking the effective strength of the party to 107 and of assembly to 233.

VCK chief Thirumavalavan wrote a letter to Tamil Nadu Governor stating that the party has extended support to the TVK.

"This support is extended pursuant to the results of the General Assembly Elections held for the State of Tamil Nadu on 23rd April 2026, and is being conveyed in the interest of stable and democratic governance for the people of Tamil Nadu. I request Your Excellency to take on record my unconditional support," the letter said.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore said TVK has reached the majority mark with help of supporting parties.

"118 reached," he said.

TVK emerged as the single largest party in the assembly elections with 108 seats but remained short of the majority mark.

Vijay has met Tamil Nadu Governor but had not been invited to form government as he did not have "official numbers" for majority support.

After he takes oath, Vijay will become the first leader outside the DMK and AIADMK formations to head a government in Tamil Nadu since 1967.

- ANI

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Priya S
Unconditional support from IUML and VCK is good news for secular front. But I worry about TVK's inexperience in governance. Hope Vijay surrounds himself with good advisors! 🤞
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Arjun K
The Congress and Left parties supporting TVK shows they see him as a viable alternative to DMK's dominance. But 108 seats from debut is no joke—people clearly wanted change. Let's see if Vijay can deliver on development promises.
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Nisha Z
Interesting how IUML and VCK both use the phrase "stable, secular and democratic governance." Almost like a script! But seriously, this coalition needs to survive internal differences. Let's hope it's not just a temporary arrangement.
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Sneha F
Wow, 121 MLAs—that's majority! But with so many parties, how will they manage portfolios? The IUML and VCK will expect their pound of flesh. Still, exciting times for TN. Vijay has pulled off something historic. 👏
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Varun X
Not convinced a film star can run a state. Look at other states where actors became CMs—mixed results. But I'll give him benefit of doubt. At least he's not dynasty politics like DMK or AIADMK. Hope he focuses on education and jobs.
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Michael C

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