C. Joseph Vijay Meets Governor Amid Political Uncertainty in Tamil Nadu

C. Joseph Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, met with Governor R.V. Arlekar in a bid to secure support for forming the next government in Tamil Nadu. This meeting comes amid a fractured mandate from the recent assembly elections, where TVK emerged as the largest party but lacks a majority. Vijay assured the governor of his readiness to prove his majority if invited to form the government. However, his initial attempt to claim the chief minister position was unsuccessful due to concerns over coalition strength. The oath ceremony has been postponed as the governor requires proof of support from at least 118 legislators before proceeding.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 7, 2026, 12:30 IST

Vijay's Meeting with the Governor

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay met with R.V. Arlekar on Thursday morning. This meeting was part of a renewed effort to convince the Raj Bhavan that the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has the necessary support to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. The discussion took place amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding government formation following the assembly elections, where a fractured mandate emerged, leaving TVK as the largest party but without a majority in the 234-member assembly.

Assurances and Legal Options

According to sources, Vijay assured the governor that he is prepared to prove his majority in the assembly if invited to form the government. There are indications that the party is considering legal options should the governor reject their new claim. Vijay's initial attempt to claim the chief minister position on Wednesday was unsuccessful, as the governor raised concerns about the coalition's strength.

Delay in Oath Ceremony

Initially, TVK leader Vijay was expected to take the oath of office as chief minister on Wednesday afternoon. However, the ceremony was postponed due to unresolved questions regarding majority support. The governor has emphasized the need for Vijay to provide evidence of support from at least 118 legislators, which is necessary for a simple majority before issuing an invitation to form the government.