Tamil Nadu Government Formation Highlights: The TVK led by actor-politician Vijay on Friday met the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to take stake to form the Tamil Nadu government. The TVK chief will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 11 am on Saturday (May 9).
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single-largest party during the recent elections and allied with the Congress. But the TVK-Congress coalition remains five seats short of the majority number to form the government. Presently, CPI has offered unconditional support to the TVK.
According to the Indian Express, the CPI, CPI(M) and VCK are set to support the TVK. With this, Vijay-led TVK now has the majority 118 seats to form the government. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held talks with all three parties to secure their backing for TVK, IE reported.
“Thiru Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Tamil Nadu, has invited Thiru C. Joseph Vijay. President, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, today to Lok Bhavan, Chennai. During the meeting, the Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the Government, has not been established,” a release from the Raj Bhavan said on Thursday.
This was the second time in less than 24 hours that Vijay had visited the Lok Bhavan after the elections. He had submitted a letter of support from the Congress on Wednesday to formally stake a claim to form the new Tamil Nadu government. TVK, which won 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, has the support of five Congress MLAs.
Meetings are also being held with CPI leaders to expand the alliance. TVK Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, accompanied by party leaders, met with the Communist Party of India leaders at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday, to garner the support for making goverment in Tamil Nadu.
‘Don’t want any constitutional crisis’: DMK Chief Stalin
Tamil Nadu, DMK chief MK Stalin while in conversation with TOI said that the DMK was keen to avoid any constitutional crisis or the need for fresh elections in the near future. He said he hoped the new government would continue the welfare schemes launched by his administration, while also implementing the key promises made by TVK in its election manifesto.
When asked about his top priorities, Stalin highlighted the importance of continuing the free breakfast scheme for schoolchildren and the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, the Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance provided to women heads of households. Responding to Vijay’s poll promise of Rs 2,500 per month to women, Stalin noted that fulfilling such a high amount would be challenging and urged the new government to at least retain the existing Rs 1,000 scheme implemented by the DMK.
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Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: VCK sends official letter of support to TVK
The VCK has sent an official letter to the TVK extending its support for government formation.
விடுதலைச் சிறுத்தைகள் கட்சியின் ஆதரவுக் கடிதம் மின்னஞ்சல் வாயிலாக தவெகவுக்கு அனுப்பி வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.#thirumavalavan #vck pic.twitter.com/2uIY3847pv
— விடுதலைச் சிறுத்தைகள் கட்சி (@VCKofficial_TN) May 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Left parties back TVK to counter ‘communal forces’, says MA Baby
Shortly after extending support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu, Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary M. A. Baby on Friday alleged that attempts were being made to stitch together alliances in the state that had already been “rejected by the people”. He claimed that “communal forces”, aided by the Union government, were trying to create political instability in Tamil Nadu, and said the decision to back TVK was aimed at preventing such developments “at any cost”.
Speaking to ANI, Baby criticised the Governor for not inviting Vijay to form the government despite TVK emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections. Calling the move “highly undemocratic”, he alleged that there was a hidden agenda behind the decision.
He said the CPI(M), CPI and VCK had decided to support TVK to counter such attempts. Baby also noted that leaders of the three parties had discussed the decision with outgoing Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Kharge, Rahul Gandhi to attend swearing-in ceremony
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in Chennai on Friday, ANI reported.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: IUML backs TVK
After the VCK and the Left Front, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has extended its support to TVK.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK chief Vijay arrives at the CPI office in Chennai
TVK chief Vijay is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 11 am on May 9. After meeting the Governor, the actor arrived at the CPI office in Chennai.
#watch | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay arrives at the CPI office in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/0UN7kh1mLQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK Chief Vijay to take oath at 11 am on May 9
TVK chief Vijay is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at 11 am on May 9.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK Chief Vijay meets Governor, leaves Lok Bhavan
TVK chief Vijay on Friday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar and left Lok Bhavan. He is likely to arrive at CPI (M) office.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Security tightened at CPI(M) office
Security tightened at the CPI (M) office for Vijay's arrival post his meeting with the Tamil Nadu Governor.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: AMMK will remain in NDA, says TTV Dhinakaran
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary TTV Dhinakaran clarified that his party remains in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He refutes reports in sections of the media regarding his party's support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK chief Vijay en route to Lok Bhavan
TVK chief Vijay is on his way to the Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan. The actor-turned-politician is all set to meet the Governor shortly.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Left to provide only external support to TVK
While the decks are being cleared for Vijay to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Left Front, CPI and CPI (M), will not join the government, reports said. The four MLAs of the Left Front will only provide external support to the TVK to help Vijay form the government.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: MK Stalin urges Governor to avoid any delay in TN govt formation
Outgoing CM MK Stalin has urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to help in the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu. "In such a situation, it is not only the compulsion of the times but also the most important duty of democracy that a new government must be formed for the elected Members of the Legislative Assembly to take their oaths of office and to advance the welfare of the state. I request that His Excellency the Governor to avoid any delay in the formation of the government," he posted on X.
தமிழ்நாடு சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தல் முடிவுகள் வெளியாகி, மக்களால் தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்ட சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர்களின் பட்டியலைத் தேர்தல் ஆணையம் வெளியிட்டு விட்டது. ஏற்கனவே இருந்த சட்டமன்றத்தையும் கலைத்து மாண்புமிகு ஆளுநர் அவர்கள் ஆணையும் பிறப்பித்து விட்டார். இப்படியொரு நிலையில், தேர்தலில் வென்ற…
— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) May 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Congress leader Nivedith Alva talks about Governor extending TVK's deadline
Congress leader Nivedith Alva on Friday said, "It is deceitful to the people of Tamil Nadu that the Governor is extending the deadline for government formation."
VIDEO | Chennai: Congress leader Nivedith Alva says, "It is deceitful to the people of Tamil Nadu that the Governor is extending the deadline for government formation."
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026
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Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Manickam Tagore slams those criticising Congress for supporting TVK
Amid hectic talks over government formation in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Friday slammed those criticising his party for supporting the TVK, saying it has been anti-BJP from day one and the Congress has stood with that.
Tagore justified the Congress support to the TVK to "respect the people's mandate" in forming a stable government and to keep the NDA out of power in the southern state.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live : IUML yet to decide on joining TVK alliance
Amid speculation over the IUML joining the TVK alliance, the party's state secretary told Indian Express, "We haven't taken a decision yet, the discussion are still ongoing."
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: CPI General Secretary D Raja confirms party's support to TVK
Speaking to reporters, CPI General Secretary D Raja said, "The TVK approached CPI, CPM and the VCK. We have responded to the request positively in consultation with our national leadership. We have extended support to the TVK."
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: 'Committed the immorality of joining Vijay,' says veteran Congress leader
"We have committed the immorality of joining Vijay but have also committed the political stupidity of not ensuring that he has a majority. So there is a hung assembly and we are hanging in the air," Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Congress joining TVK alliance.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: CPI follows Congress, extends support to Vijay
The Left party, following deliberations, has decided to extend support and accordingly, gave an "unconditional letter of support for government formation".
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: DMK writes to Speaker Om Birla to change seating arrangement for party MPs in Lok Sabha
DMK has written to Speaker Om Birla to change seating arrangement for party MPs in Lok Sabha after changed political circumstances. "As DMK alliance with Congress has come to end, it will not be appropriate for our MPs to sit alongside them in LS": Kanimozhi to Speaker
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: How numbers stack up for Vijay's TVK?
With support coming from the Left parties and VCK, Vijay's TVK has 118 MLAs in its support, and has gone past the hallway mark.
This is how the numbers are stacked up for Tamil Nadu's 'Jana Nayagan'.
TVK - 108 seats
Congress - 5
VCK , CPI and CPM - 2 each
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK workers, supporters celebrate outside party headquarters
TVK workers and supporters were seen celebrating outside the party headquarters in Chennai, amid reports of CPI, CPI(M) and VCK extending support to the party.
#watch | Tamil Nadu: TVK workers and supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in Chennai, amid reports of CPI, CPI(M) and VCK extending support to the party. pic.twitter.com/y4XOm222al
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: TVK meets CPI leaders in Chennai
TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Friday met CPI leaders in Chennai.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu government formation: TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar meets CPI leaders in Chennai.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/IHWmZu9Gqz
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Vijay gets majority
According to the Indian Express, the CPI, CPI(M) and VCK are set to support the TVK. With this, Vijay-led TVK now has the majority 118 seats to form the government.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held talks with all three parties to secure their backing for TVK, IE reported.
Vijay is expected to meet the Governor today at 6 pm.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Police detain TVK supporters
Tamil Nadu Police detained TVK supporters agitating outside Lok Bhavan in Chennai.
#watch | Tamil Nadu: Police detain TVK supporters agitating outside Lok Bhavan in Chennai, amid the political developments over party chief Vijay's swearing-in suspense. pic.twitter.com/xYPwMRuOVv
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026
According to Indian Express, Vijay is set to meet the Tamil Nadu Governor for the third time at 6 pm today to discuss government formation. He met the Governor twice yesterday.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: BJP says party does not want to get into ay alliance in state
The Tamil Nadu BJP said it would neither align with any political party nor participate in efforts to form the next government in the state.
In a statement, the party said it had “gracefully accepted” the election results and acknowledged that the people of Tamil Nadu had not given the BJP a mandate to form the government.
“We sincerely respect the will and mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu and do not wish to align our party with any attempt to form the new government in the state,” the statement said.
The party further clarified that it would not take any active part in the government formation process and would not support or vote for any party seeking to form the government.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: DMK. Congress workers clash in Mayiladuthurai
Following the snapping of ties with the DMK, Congress workers who had gathered at a tea shop in Mayiladuthurai town on Friday were allegedly confronted by DMK youth wing members.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Congress leads statewide protests against Governor
TNCC on Friday launched a statewide protest against Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for his refusal to invite the TVK to form the government despite it emerging as the single largest party in the recently concluded Assembly elections.
Leading a spirited demonstration at Anna Salai in Chennai, AICC in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar, and TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai accused the Raj Bhavan of acting as a "puppet" of the BJP-led Centre and subverting democratic norms.
"The Governor has a mission, but he is following (Union Home Minister) Amit Shah. That is his problem," Chodankar charged.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: AIADMK leader dismisses buzz about alliance with DMK
Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: CPI calls for Governor to invite TVK for govt formation
"We want the Governor to invite the single largest party, TVK should be allowed to form the government...The Governor must follow the established practices, conventions in our parliamentary democratic system...I do not know whether AIADMK and DMK are coming together or not...As far as we are concerned, yes, people want the left also to come to power," CPI General Secretary D Raja told ANI.