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TVK Leader Kamraj Confident of Full Majority, Vijay to Meet Governor

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Kamraj expressed confidence that the party will secure full majority support to form the government in Tamil Nadu. He praised smaller parties like CPI, CPI(M), and VCK for accepting the people's mandate. TVK chief Vijay is set to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake a claim to form the government. The party is actively seeking support from other parties after emerging as the single-largest party but falling short of the majority mark.

Key Points: TVK Leader Kamraj Confident of Full Majority for Vijay

  • TVK leader Kamraj expresses confidence in full majority
  • Vijay to meet Governor to stake claim at 4:30 pm
  • CPI, CPI(M), VCK accept people's mandate to form TVK government
  • Congress offers conditional support, alliance stands at 112 seats
  • VCK meeting via Zoom at 5 pm to decide on support
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"TVK is going to gain the full majority": TVK leader Kamraj affirms confidence in Vijay's govt formation in Tamil Nadu

TVK leader Kamraj says Vijay will secure full majority to form Tamil Nadu government. Vijay to meet Governor at 4:30 pm to stake claim.

"At present, TVK is going to gain the full majority. - Kamraj"

Chennai, May 8

Amid ongoing political negotiations to form a government in Tamil Nadu following a fractured mandate, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Kamraj on Friday expressed confidence that the party will secure "full majority" support and praised smaller parties, including the Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, for what he described as "accepting people's mandate."

Regarding Vijay's meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Kamraj said that the TVK Chief will stake a claim to form a government in the state, affirming confidence in TVK rule in the state.

"At present, TVK is going to gain the full majority. Vijay is going to meet the Governor at 4.30 pm to stake a claim to form Govt. We are very happy to see that CPI, CPI(M) and VCK have accepted the people's mandate to form the Govt and make Vijay the CM of Tamil Nadu," he said.

The remarks come as TVK intensifies efforts to secure additional support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections but falling short of the 118-seat majority required in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

TVK chief Vijay has already left his residence to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in what is being seen as a crucial political development in the ongoing government formation exercise.

Meanwhile, TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar has reached the Communist Party of India headquarters, Balan Illam, as the CPI is holding an executive meeting to discuss whether they will support Vijay.

Vijay's TVK has been working to garner support from other parties to form a government in Tamil Nadu since the verdict delivered a fractured mandate.

The TVK has emerged as the single largest party but fell short of the 118-seat majority required to form a government. To bridge this gap, Vijay has been actively reaching out to Congress, who already extended support, bringing the TVK tally closer to the mark.

Congress has offered conditional support to the TVK's Vijay to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed its ties with the DMK. With the support of five Congress MLAs, the alliance stands at 112, still six short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member assembly.

Meanwhile, the CPI (M) and CPI also held an executive meeting to discuss whether they would support Vijay. They both have two seats each. VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan has also called for a "high-level committee" meeting of the party to take a call on whether to support TVK.

The VCK meeting, via Zoom call, is scheduled to be held at 5 pm today.

CPI, CPI (M) and VCK have two MLAs each. Their support will take the TVK alliance tally to the majority mark.

- ANI

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Ravi K
Seeing left parties and VCK backing Vijay is a big shift in TN politics. The DMK and AIADMK have dominated for so long – a new face could bring fresh perspectives. But will Congress’s conditional support create problems later? Need to watch closely.
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Nisha Z
Finally some change! Tamil Nadu needs a leader who understands the youth and modern challenges. Vijay has massive fan following but statecraft is different. Hoping he surrounds himself with good advisors. Also glad to see smaller parties like VCK getting due respect.
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Varun X
As a Tamilian living abroad, this is exciting. Vijay’s TVK represents a break from dynastic politics. But I worry about stability – a coalition with 5-6 parties can be messy. Still, better than the old guard. Let’s see if TVK can deliver on job creation and education.
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Suresh O
Respect to Kamraj for being confident, but calling it "full majority" when they’re still short is a stretch. 😅 The CPI/VCK support might come through, but what about long-term governance? Vijay needs to focus on farmer issues and local industry, not just photo ops.
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Anjali F
Proud moment for Tamil Nadu to see a popular figure like Vijay enter politics with a coalition. The left parties supporting him shows they see potential. But I hope he doesn’t forget the common man – auto drivers, farmers, small business owners. Let’s see if talk becomes action.

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