The clouds of confusion over the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu have now, in a way, been removed. TVK Chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday (8 May 2026) and staked claim to form the government. According to sources, Vijay has the support of 121 MLAs, more than the majority. In Tamil Nadu, which has 234 assembly seats, the magic figure of majority to form the government is 118.

This is Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor. Earlier when he had met the Governor, he did not have the support of MLAs required to form the government. According to sources, the Governor had asked him to come with the required number of MLAs.

Vijay will take oath as CM tomorrow

TVK chief Vijay will take oath as CM on May 9 at 11 am at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Apart from 107 MLAs of his own party, Vijay handed over letters of support to Governor Rajendra Arlekar from 5 MLAs of Congress, 2 of CPM, 2 of CPI, 2 of VCK, 2 of IUML, 1 MLA of AMMK, which is a total of 121. That means Vijay has only 3 MLAs more than the majority.

Left party will not be part of TVK cabinet

CPI and CPM, both Left parties in the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, said the decision to extend support has been taken to prevent BJP from making a backdoor entry into the state. However, on the issue of state rights they (Left parties) will remain with the DMK. Left parties have announced that they will not be a part of the TVK cabinet. Both CPI and CPM have two MLAs each. After a day-long discussion, he announced his support to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party. Congress, which has five MLAs, has already supported TVK.

According to Election Commission rules, party founder Vijay will have to give up one of the two seats he won. Vijay will have to give up one of the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East seats in Chennai.

Also read: When TVK did not receive invitation to form government in Tamil Nadu, it reached the Supreme Court, demanding instructions to the Governor.