Political Turmoil in Tamil Nadu: Vijay's Quest for Majority

Tamil Nadu is currently embroiled in a high-stakes political drama as Vijay's party, TVK, strives to secure enough support to form a government. With claims of backing from 117 legislators, the situation is fraught with complications, including allegations of forged signatures and accusations of horse-trading. As Vijay's request for an oath-taking ceremony is denied by the Governor due to insufficient majority, the political landscape remains unpredictable. This article delves into the intricate details of the ongoing crisis, highlighting the challenges faced by Vijay and the responses from rival parties.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 11:28 IST

High-Stakes Political Drama Unfolds

Currently, Tamil Nadu is witnessing intense political drama as Vijay's party, the Tamilga Vetri Kadagam (TVK), is making every effort to form a government. However, the search for the 'magical number' of supporters is becoming increasingly complicated with each passing hour. On Friday, during his third meeting with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, it seemed a resolution was near, but the reality proved otherwise. Official sources from Lok Bhavan clarified to a news outlet that Vijay claimed to have the backing of 117 legislators, just one short of the majority threshold of 118 in the 234-member assembly.

Breakdown of Alleged Support

The details of the claimed support are as follows: TVK has 107 legislators (having won a total of 108 seats, but one seat is considered vacant due to Vijay's potential resignation). The Congress party contributes 5 legislators, while the Left parties add 4, and AMMK provides 1, totaling 117.

Vijay requested permission to take the oath of office at 11 AM on Saturday, but the Governor denied the request due to the lack of a clear majority. Dayakaran informed the Governor that the signature of the sole AMMK legislator supporting Vijay was forged.

AMMK's Response and Allegations

Meanwhile, TVK attempted to reach out to AMMK legislator Kamaraj, but he did not respond. Within an hour, Kamaraj appeared in Chennai, and together with Dayakaran, they met the Governor, accusing TVK of engaging in horse-trading. The AMMK legislator reportedly stated that the signatures attributed to him were not genuine. Dayakaran emphasized to the Governor that AMMK remains fully aligned with the NDA coalition.

Controversy Surrounding Support Letters

In a twist, TVK released a video allegedly showing Kamaraj writing a letter of support for Vijay's party. Additionally, sources from Lok Bhavan indicated that the VCK, which was part of the DMK coalition, had not submitted any letter of support to the Governor. Despite rumors that VCK had sent its support via email, Lok Bhavan sources confirmed that the Governor had not received such communication. The political situation in Tamil Nadu continues to evolve unpredictably.