Vijay Seeks Time To Prove Majority After Poll Surge In TN

CHENNAI- Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, winning 108 seats.

With no party securing the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly, the state has entered a phase of political uncertainty and negotiations.

The TVK has approached Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, asserting its right to form the government and seeking a two-week window to prove its majority on the floor of the House. The development has triggered speculation over possible alliances, as the TVK remains 10 seats short of the halfway mark.

Attention has shifted to potential support from other parties and independents that could help the TVK form a government.

Meanwhile, Girish Chodankar, Congress Tamil Nadu in-charge, said the election verdict reflected a clear desire for change among the people.

Interacting with the media, Chodankar said young voters and women played a key role in the TVK’s performance. “People have voted for change. Youth and women, in particular, have supported the TVK in large numbers. We respect the people’s verdict,” he said.

Chodankar added that a report on the Tamil Nadu election outcome had been submitted to senior Congress leadership, including party President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal.

“The next course of action in Tamil Nadu will be decided collectively by the leadership,” he said. He also indicated that several Congress leaders were open to extending support if required. “Once the TVK elects its legislature party leader, they can approach us. No one should underestimate the TVK,” he added. (IANS)

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