Tamil Nadu Govt Formation Highlights: No End To Suspense Over Vijay’s CM Dream As Governor Yet To Be Convinced On Tally

TVK chief Vijay has returned to his residence in Chennai amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the swearing-in ceremony.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay returns to his residence in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/NgpTrRI7Pt

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

According to The Hindu report, VCK is expected to announce its decision on whether to extend support to TVK in the morning. 

According to The Hindu report, quoting sources, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has not committed to any swearing-in schedule despite discussions around an auspicious date suggested by Vijay and others.

IUML leader Aduthurai Shahjahan dismissed reports of the party extending support to TVK, calling them rumours. 

VCK has confirmed that its support letter has been sent to the TVK via email, according to a post shared on X by VCK.

Tamil Nadu political development | "The support letter from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has been sent to TVK via email," tweets VCK. pic.twitter.com/TtLHK3Yd17

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AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran submitted a letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar extending support to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the new government in the state.

Tamil Nadu: AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran submitted a letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar extending support to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palanisami to form the new government in the state. pic.twitter.com/xPoew6jjsP

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan left a hotel in Chennai after attending a party meeting.

CPI(M) leader K Balakrishnan said that the swearing-in ceremony of TVK chief Vijay is scheduled to take place at 11 am on Saturday.

#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: CPI(M) leader K. Balakrishnan says, "Tomorrow morning by 11 am, swearing-in ceremony is going to take place. Invitation and other things will be sent before that. We have given the letter in support. He (TVK chief Vijay) went to the Governor and the… pic.twitter.com/euXtfNXKUc

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CPI State Secretary Veerapandian said that TVK is the single-largest party and needs the support of six MLAs to form the government. He stated that CPI, CPI(M) and VCK have extended their support by contributing six MLAs collectively.

#WATCH | Chennai: CPI State Secretary Veerapandian says, "TVK is the single-largest party. It needs 6 MLAs to form the Govt. We have given 6 MLAs of CPI, CPI(M) and VCK. We have given our support; it is our democratic duty. This is a people's democracy. We will stand with… https://t.co/6ul424AjEh pic.twitter.com/MBHI3F8akM

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TVK chief Vijay arrived at the CPI(M) office in Chennai amid continuing political developments in the state. The visit comes after the Left parties extended support to TVK.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay arrives at the CPI(M) office in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/2Jn7enICSr

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TVK chief Vijay arrived at the CPI office in Chennai following the party’s decision to extend support to him. The visit comes after CPI and CPI-M backed TVK, strengthening Vijay’s position to form government.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay arrives at the CPI office in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/0UN7kh1mLQ

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai and staked a claim to form the government in the state

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and stakes claim to form Government in the state. pic.twitter.com/dm6gCuwBiD

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

According to news agency ANI report, sources close to the TVK ave denied reports that the party has filed any plea before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu Governor to invite actor-politician Vijay to form the government in the state.

Sources close to the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) have denied that the party has filed any plea before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu governor inviting actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

The clarification comes after… pic.twitter.com/lZAbkMqOLZ

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TVK chief Vijay arrived at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay arrives at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/OiuoRf9qYZ

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

TVK chief Vijay leaves for Lok Bhavan, to call on Guv Arlekar over government formation.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay leaves from his residence in Chennai.

Besides Congress, CPI and CPI(M) have extended him support so far, to form a government in the state. pic.twitter.com/1fc5sgcFbg

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

Outgoing CM MK Stalin has urged the Governor to take immediate steps to form a new government in Tamil Nadu after the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. 

Outgoing Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin tweets, "...The existing Legislative Assembly has already been dissolved, and the Governor has issued the proclamation to that effect. In such a situation, it is not only the compulsion of the times but also the most important duty of democracy… pic.twitter.com/njFWFXqXsW

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TVK workers and supporters burst crackers and distributed sweets outside the party headquarters in Chennai after receiving support from CPI, CPI-M.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: TVK workers and supporters burst crackers and distribute sweets outside the party headquarters in Chennai as CPI and CPI(M) extend unconditional support to the party for the formation of a government in the state. pic.twitter.com/luCt3w0TG1

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CPI(M) state secretary TT Shanmugam said that the VCK is also likely to take a similar stand and extend support to TVK. He added that the VCK leadership will soon make an official announcement.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: CPI and CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK for the formation of government.

CPI(M) state secretary TT Shanmugam says, "In the assembly election, no party has an absolute majority. Joseph Vijay has written a letter to both parties. If Government is… pic.twitter.com/m7eTlF8sEu

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

In a joint press conference, CPI State Secretary Veerapandian said that TVK had approached CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, after which internal party discussions were held. He noted that in a democracy, electoral outcomes reflect the will of the people, adding that Tamil Nadu voters have supported TVK. 

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: CPI and CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK for the formation of government.

In a joint press conference with CPI(M), CPI State Secretary Veerapandian says, "TVK approached CPI, CPI(M) and VCK. We had our party meeting. It's normal in a democracy to… pic.twitter.com/QmlhOpzMSb

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CPI General Secretary D Raja confirmed that the party has decided to extend support to TVK for forming the government in Tamil Nadu. He said the decision was taken after consultations between the Tamil Nadu unit and the party’s national leadership.

#WATCH | Delhi: On Tamil Nadu, CPI General Secretary D Raja says, "...TVK approached CPI, CPI(M) and VCK in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu unit of our party has taken a position in consultation with the national leadership of our party. We have agreed to extend support to TVK to form the… pic.twitter.com/zOQdKF0kaw

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

CPI-M has extended its "unconditional" support to TVK for forming the government in Tamil Nadu. 

CPI and CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK for the formation of government in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/3CVFXTAzcB

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

TVK workers and supporters celebrated outside the party headquarters in Chennai amid reports that CPI, CPI(M), and VCK have extended 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

TVK leader Kamaraj said that TVK still requires six more MLAs to reach the majority mark. He added that discussions are underway with DMK allies to secure the required support. 

VIDEO | Chennai: "TVK needs six more MLAs to reach majority mark, discussions on with DMK allies", says party leader Kamraj. pic.twitter.com/bqfwSeulAp

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026

CPI has extended its support to Vijay-led TVK in its bid to form a government, news agency PTI reported citing party sources.

CPI extends support to Vijay-led TVK to form government: Party sources. pic.twitter.com/Tp7jp5u4VV

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026

TVK leader Kamaraj said that party is moving towards securing a full majority. He stated that Vijay is scheduled to meet the Governor at 4:30 pm to stake claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TVK leader Kamaraj says, "At present, TVK is going to gain the full majority. Vijay is going to meet the Governor at 4.30 pm to stake claim to form Govt. We are very happy to see that CPI, CPI(M) and VCK have accepted the people's mandate to form the… https://t.co/vgANAXXYN8 pic.twitter.com/ElLjUeozGC

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2026

TVK Chief Vijay is scheduled to meet Governor RN Ravi on Friday evening regarding discussions on government formation, according to an official source.

TVK chief Vijay to meet TN Guv Arlekar on Friday evening on govt formation: Official source. pic.twitter.com/6s9C4XafIi

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026

CTR Nirmal Kumar arrived at Balan Illam, the headquarters of the CPI, in Chennai on Friday. His . visit comes amid growing political discussions and alliance talks.

In a significant political development, the Vijay-led TVK has received support from the Left parties CPI and CPM along with the VCK as per India Today report.

BJP MLA Tarunjyoti Tewari said the moment is emotional for party workers who dedicated years of hard work to strengthen the BJP in Bengal. 

VIDEO | Kolkata: BJP legislature party set to elect the West Bengal Chief Minister.

MLA Tarunjyoti Tewari says, “It brings back memories of those grassroots and booth-level workers who gave their lives for the party. I remember those who dedicated their entire lives to bringing… pic.twitter.com/zdW5QyA5o7

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2026

The suspense over West Bengal’s new Chief Minister may end today as the BJP Legislature Party is scheduled to hold an important meeting shortly. During the meeting, party leaders are expected to discuss and finalise the name of the CM candidate.

DMK MP Kanimozhi thanked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his support to the party amid volatile political developments in Tamil Nadu. "Thank you for the solidarity and support," Kanimozhi wrote on X.

Congress MP from Virudhunagar Manickam Tagore hit back at BJP National General Secretary B. L. Santosh over his “egg on its face” remark amid the Tamil Nadu government formation row. “In a democracy, people decide who will form the Government. People have already decided. Thiru. Vijay will be the CM,” Tagore said. The Congress MP further alleged that the BJP was using Governor R. V. Arlekar to delay the process.“ BJP is using Governor to ‘buy’ Time and MLAs. Don’t worry, people are with us and buyers like you will have egg of their face,” he said.

Congress MP from Virudhunagar Manickam Tagore accused Governor R. V. Arlekar of acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the ongoing government formation process in Tamil Nadu. “The governor should stop working on the behest of Amit Shah and Modi. What he is doing is constitutionally wrong. Governor delaying the claim by TVK is not going to help BJP in anyway,” Tagore said.

VCK president and Lok Sabha MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said the party would decide on extending support to Vijay-led TVK only after discussions with its high-level committee and after the Left parties announce their stand. “Today we have a meeting with our high-level committee members. We are going to discuss this current political crisis, and we’ll decide after the decisions of the left parties. We are waiting for their decisions. This is my message,” Thirumavalavan said in Chennai. Reacting to speculation over a possible DMK-AIADMK alliance, the VCK chief said, “It is just a speculation. We’ll wait and see.”

Congress workers in Madurai staged a protest against Governor Rajendra Arlekar after he declined Vijay’s claim to form the government. The Governor reportedly asked the TVK chief to return only after securing the support of 118 MLAs required to prove a legislative majority in the Assembly.

Visuals emerged from outside the residence of TVK chief Vijay amid the ongoing uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu. TVK won 108 out of 234 seats in the Assembly elections and emerged as the single largest party, but the State Governor has said the party has not yet secured the majority support required to form the government.

A supporter of TVK Chief Vijay staged a protest outside Lok Bhavan in Chennai against Governor RV Arlekar for not inviting the TVK chief to form the next government despite the party emerging as the single-largest formation in the Assembly elections. Police later removed the protester from the spot.

Amidst the ongoing political deadlock in Tamil Nadu, reports suggest the AIADMK is considering an exit from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) following its third-place finish in the 2026 Assembly elections. Internal divisions have sharpened as senior leaders reportedly push for a strategic realignment with Vijay’s TVK, despite the BJP high command’s efforts to keep the alliance intact to block a Congress-backed government, India Today reported.

AIADMK senior leader and former Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha M. Thambidurai met AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami at his residence amid ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu. When asked whether EPS would become the next Chief Minister, Thambidurai replied, “Wait and see.”

Speaking in Chennai, TVK leader P Venkataramanan hinted that TVK could be close to forming the government in Tamil Nadu amid ongoing political developments in the state. When asked whether the party had the required numbers to form the government, Venkataramanan said, “Give me one hour time, we will update you in one hour.”Asked further if TVK was set to form the government, he replied, “Sure.”

Tensions intensified in Howrah after a bomb attack allegedly left two BJP workers injured. According to BJP leaders, Trinamool Congress workers led by local TMC leader Shamim Ahmed assaulted BJP supporters in the area. The party alleged that bricks and stones were hurled during the clash and crude bombs were also thrown. A video from the incident purportedly captured attackers raising religious slogans.

CV Shanmugam arrived in Delhi to meet Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and submit his resignation as MP after securing victory in the Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu’s post-election drama has entered a constitutional grey zone, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar declining to immediately invite Vijay’s TVK to form the government, citing the lack of an “established” majority. TVK, with 108 seats, and Congress, with five, remain short of the 118-seat mark required in the 234-member Assembly. Sources said the Governor sought clarity on the “magic number” and asked Vijay to furnish proof of support from legislators before proceeding.

Mamata Banerjee’s government’s term officially ended on Thursday, with the formal tenure of the previous administration lasting until May 7. On Thursday, the Governor issued a notification dissolving the 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, effectively bringing its existence to a close.

CPM state secretary TT Shanmugam said that, constitutionally, TVK should be given the first opportunity to form the government in Tamil Nadu following the hung Assembly verdict. Speaking in Chennai, Shanmugam said, “According to the Constitution, it is TVK that should be allowed to form the government. We have never seen a situation like this in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, and now we have a hung Assembly.” He said Governor RN Ravi should invite TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to form the government as his party was leading.