Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay faced a setback as Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar rejected his bid to form the government due to a lack of a clear majority in the 234-member Assembly. Vijay, supported by the Congress, the Communist Party of India, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), fell short of the required 118 MLAs for a majority, despite having 116 MLAs backing him.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League, potential allies, had not yet provided written support to the Governor, adding to the uncertainty. Governor Arlekar’s sources stated that Vijay needed demonstrable majority support on paper to be invited to form the government.
The delay in government formation in Tamil Nadu continues as Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the largest party with 108 seats, seeks additional support to reach the majority mark. Efforts are underway to secure backing from other parties to avoid potential political realignments.
Vijay, accompanied by party leaders, met Governor Arlekar in a more amicable atmosphere compared to their previous tense meeting. Despite the efforts, the situation remains uncertain as the state grapples with the aftermath of a closely contested election.
