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TVK Chief Vijay to Meet Tamil Nadu Governor Today After Securing Majority Support

TVK chief Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 6.30 pm after receiving letters of support from IUML and VCK. IUML extended unconditional support, taking the total number of MLAs backing TVK to 121, crossing the majority mark of 118. TVK won 108 seats in its debut assembly election and now has support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML. Vijay is set to become the first leader outside DMK and AIADMK to head a Tamil Nadu government since 1967.

Key Points: Vijay to Meet Tamil Nadu Governor After Majority Support

  • TVK chief Vijay to meet Governor Arlekar at 6.30 pm
  • IUML extends unconditional support, taking TVK's total MLAs to 121
  • Majority mark in 234-member House is 118
  • Vijay will be first non-DMK/AIADMK CM since 1967
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TVK chief Vijay expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor soon after Arlekar conveys time for meeting

TVK chief Vijay set to meet Governor Arlekar at 6.30 pm after securing support from 121 MLAs, including IUML and VCK, paving way for government formation.

"This support is extended pursuant to the results of the General Assembly Elections held for the State of Tamil Nadu on 23rd April 2026 - Thol. Thirumavalavan"

Chennai, May 9

With TVK having requisite letters of support to cross majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, Governor Rajendra Arlekar has conveyed to actor-turned politician Vijay to meet him today evening, sources said.

The sources said the meeting is expected to take place at 6.30 pm.

In a boost to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's efforts to form a government in Tamil Nadu, IUML on Saturday extended its "unconditional support" taking the total number of MLAs supporting TVK to 13.

The strength of TVK legislatures and parties supporting it has gone up to 121.

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

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. Vijay is slated to be the next Chief Minister of 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
I'm cautiously optimistic. Vijay has a good image from his films, but running a state is very different from acting. The coalition with left parties and IUML seems stable, but managing all these alliances will be a challenge. Let's see how he handles governance.
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Vikram M
History in the making! Vijay becoming CM is a big deal for Tamil Nadu. But I'm worried about the opposition - DMK and ADMK will try to destabilize this government at every step. The governor also seems to be taking his time. Hope everything goes smoothly for the swearing-in.
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Rohit P
I voted for TVK because Vijay actually campaigned on issues like education, healthcare, and corruption. Unlike the old parties who only dole out freebies during elections. But I'm a bit skeptical about his dependence on left parties - CPI and CPI(M) have their own agendas. Let's hope he stays true to his promises.
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Kavya N
It's refreshing to see a non-DMK/AIADMK government forming in Tamil Nadu. Vijay has shown political acumen by quickly building a coalition. The support from IUML and VCK is crucial. I just hope the governor doesn't delay the process unnecessarily - the people have given their mandate.

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