Shock Shift in TN: DMK Allies Push Governor to Invite Vijay’s TVK to Form Govt
Shock Shift in TN: DMK Allies Push Governor to Invite Vijay’s TVK to Form Govt In an unprecedented turn in Tamil Nadu politics, several allies of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have come out in strong support of actor-turned-politician Vijay, urging the Governor to invite his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government. The state is currently gripped by a constitutional standoff following the 2026 Assembly elections, which delivered a hung assembly for the first time in decades. The Numbers Game: A Fractured Mandate In its debut electoral contest, Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member house. However, it remains short of the magic majority mark of 118. DMK Allies Break Ranks In a surprising move, key constituents of the DMK-led secular alliance have pivoted to support Vijay, citing constitutional precedents. CPI State Secretary M. Veerapandian argued that since TVK is the single largest party, the Governor...