Chennai, May 9 (BNP): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s much-anticipated swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is reportedly facing a delay amid uncertainty over crucial alliance support. Though TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, the party is still short of the required majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.
According to reports, Vijay met Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday evening and submitted signatures of 116 MLAs, falling two seats short of the 118-seat majority needed to form the government.
The delay is primarily linked to the pending formal support letter from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). Raj Bhavan sources stated that the Governor is awaiting official confirmation from VCK before making any announcement regarding government formation.
Earlier, there were indications that both VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) would support TVK, potentially taking the alliance tally to 120 seats. However, the political equation shifted after IUML denied extending support to Vijay and reaffirmed its alliance with the DMK.
VCK leaders have reportedly assured that their support letter may be submitted on Saturday after party MLAs return to Chennai. Reports also suggest that ongoing negotiations over ministerial positions, including VCK’s demand for the Deputy Chief Minister post for party chief Thol Thirumavalavan, may have contributed to the delay.
Meanwhile, TVK has already secured support from Congress, CPI and CPI(M), with the Left parties formally submitting their letters of support on Friday.
In another development, AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran met the Governor and extended support from his party’s lone MLA to AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami.
The political situation in Tamil Nadu remains tense as all eyes are now on the VCK’s final decision, which could determine the formation of the next government in the state.
