Congress Protests TN Governor's Delay in Inviting TVK to Form Government

Members of the Erode District Congress Committee staged a protest in Karungalpalayam on May 8, 2026, condemning Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for allegedly delaying the invitation to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the state government. The demonstration was led by Erode Urban District Congress Committee president P. Rajesh Rajappa, with participation from South and North District presidents. Protesters criticized the Governor's actions as undemocratic, alleging that he was acting under the influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to deny actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, the leader of TVK, the opportunity to serve the people. The demonstrators urged the Governor to respect the electoral mandate and adhere to constitutional provisions by facilitating the immediate formation of the government by the TVK. The event highlights ongoing political tensions regarding gubernatorial discretion in government formation processes in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties accusing the central government-aligned Governor of partisan interference in state affairs.