Vijay and TVK members met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar late on Saturday as the alliance secured a majority to take power in the southern state.
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C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK Forms Government with 120 MLAs: A New Era in Tamil Nadu Politics
Overview
In May 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by C. Joseph Vijay formed the new government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats. To secure a majority, TVK built a coalition by gaining crucial support from several smaller parties, including Congress with 5 seats, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and CPI(M) with 2 seats each, and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which also extended its support after winning 2 seats. This alliance enabled TVK to cross the majority mark, marking a major shift in the state's political landscape.