Vijay's Swearing-In Cancelled as TVK Falls Short of Majority in Tamil Nadu
The anticipated swearing-in ceremony for actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was cancelled after the party failed to secure the necessary majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Although TVK leaders initially believed they had crossed the 118-seat threshold with support from Congress and Left parties, the arithmetic faltered when Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan delayed submitting a formal letter of support to Governor Rajendra Arlekar. Sources indicated Vijay had only 116 confirmed MLAs, leaving him short of the majority mark. The situation intensified with reports of late-night negotiations involving VCK, DMK, and AIADMK leaders, sparking rumors of alternative government formations. Complicating matters further, TTV Dhinakaran of AMMK complained to the Governor about a missing MLA, alleging horse-trading by TVK. Consequently, the Governor ordered an investigation into the missing legislator and postponed the swearing-in scheduled for Saturday. This development marks a significant setback in Vijay’s political debut and extends the uncertainty surrounding government formation in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 assembly elections.
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Vijay's Swearing-In Cancelled as TVK Falls Short of Majority in Tamil Nadu
The anticipated swearing-in ceremony for actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was cancelled after the party failed to secure the necessary majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Although TVK leaders initially believed they had crossed the 118-seat threshold with support from Congress and Left parties, the arithmetic faltered when Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan delayed submitting a formal letter of support to Governor Rajendra Arlekar. Sources indicated Vijay had only 116 confirmed MLAs, leaving him short of the majority mark. The situation intensified with reports of late-night negotiations involving VCK, DMK, and AIADMK leaders, sparking rumors of alternative government formations. Complicating matters further, TTV Dhinakaran of AMMK complained to the Governor about a missing MLA, alleging horse-trading by TVK. Consequently, the Governor ordered an investigation into the missing legislator and postponed the swearing-in scheduled for Saturday. This development marks a significant setback in Vijay’s political debut and extends the uncertainty surrounding government formation in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 assembly elections.
The Indian Express