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Vijay’s TVK No. 1 Party in Tamil Nadu, But Short of Majority — What Happens Next: Chennai, May 5, 2026 — TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday morning. He staked claims to form an administration after the party was voted as the biggest party during the state assembly elections.
Vijay, the winner of the Perambur constituency with an overwhelming margin of more than 18,000 votes, presented a support letter from fellow legislators to the governor. A source who is close to TVK confirmed that talks with Congress and the Left parties are ongoing from Monday night. An official announcement on the government’s form is expected by Wednesday.
Congress Holds Emergency Meet Over Tamil Nadu; High Command Divided
New Delhi, May 5 2026 – The Congress party held an urgent meeting with its top management on Tuesday to discuss what is happening that is affecting Tamil Nadu. The party’s top command is divided on whether it is better to support Vijay’s TVK or stay committed to DMK.
Although there is a sense that the Tamil Nadu unit is said to be in the direction of TVK, the central leadership is concerned about the impact on the national INDIA group. The final decision is likely to be announced later in the day. Congress includes five MLAs in the assembly, which makes it a crucial participant in the formation of government.
MK Stalin Breaks Silence, Calls TVK Win a Mandate Against BJP
Chennai 5 May 2026 -Chennai, May 5, 2026 – DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin was heard breaking the silence of Tuesday afternoon when he addressed the press conference in Anna Arivalayam, the party headquarters. Stalin felicitated Vijay as well as The TVK for their efforts, but did not offer official support for the formation of the government. He characterized the results as a clear signal of disapproval for the BJP as well as the NDA.
Stalin called on the secularist parties of all kinds to join forces to ensure that communal forces are kept from gaining control in Tamil Nadu. Political analysts believe that his speech opens the possibility for DMK to ultimately support an ally led by TVK, but without committing in writing.
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AIADMK Firm on Opposition Role, Rejects TVK Alliance Talks
Chennai, 5th May 2026 – The AIADMK on Tuesday confirmed that it will be in opposition and rejected any chance of assisting TVK in creating the government. The general secretary of the party, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, addressed the party’s employees at the headquarters and stated that the AIADMK will function as an opposition that is strong in the Assembly.
The party general secretary also took a swipe at TVK, saying that the 108 seats won by TVK are not a mandate, but rather a reminder to remain humble. Political analysts point out that AIADMK’s move effectively requires Vijay to look to the DMK bloc to gain support, putting him in a difficult position for the chief minister’s seat.
BJP Faces Worst Tamil Nadu Result in Decades, Central Leadership Calls Review Meet
New Delhi, May 5 2026 – The BJP on Tuesday demanded a review of its Tamil Nadu leadership after the alliance’s performance of just 53 seats in the 234-member assembly, the most disappointing performance in recent times. The party’s president, JP Nadda, chaired the meeting via videoconference and with Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai present in person.
According to sources, the central leadership expressed its displeasure with the seat-sharing arrangements made before the elections. Annamalai is predicted to quit his position by the end of this week. The result’s poorness is seen as a blow to the BJP’s goal of expanding its presence across South India ahead of future national elections.
