Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: Vijay to meet Governor again today, TVK leaders meet in Chennai

TVK leaders and workers have started gathering at the party headquarters in Chennai amid the ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu. Expressing confidence over government formation, TVK Fisheries Department District Secretary Ganeshan said the “Vijay wave” had swept across the state from Chennai to Kanyakumari.

"Leaders from different political parties spoke about the rise of TVK but doubted whether it could win. Today, the people have delivered their verdict by giving 108 seats to TVK,” he said.

Ganeshan further asserted that the party was fully confident of forming the government in Tamil Nadu.

"Our leader Vijay will definitely become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and he will remain the Chief Minister forever,” he added.

TVK chief Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at 11 am today, sources said, amid ongoing efforts by the party to form the government in the state.

Sources also indicated that Governor Arlekar is currently not travelling to Kerala, contrary to earlier reports. TVK emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after winning 108 of the 234 seats. The Congress, which secured 5 seats, has extended full support to Vijay's party in its bid to form the government.

The political developments come amid uncertainty over government formation, with TVK continuing talks to secure the required majority in the Assembly.

A fan offered prayers outside TVK chief Vijay’s residence and expressed confidence that the actor-turned-politician would become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu despite the ongoing political uncertainty.

“He will definitely become the Chief Minister. News channels may say many things, but there is no doubt that he will take the position. No matter how many obstacles come his way, he will overcome them and move forward,” the supporter said.

Expressing disappointment over the situation outside Vijay’s residence, the fan added, “I feel deeply hurt. There is not even a single police officer here. I don’t even know what to say. It feels very strange. After struggling so much to come this far, it is painful to see people doing such things.”

As TVK reached out to VCK seeking support for government formation in Tamil Nadu, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi indicated that it wants its chief Thol Thirumavalavan to be projected as the Chief Ministerial face.

TVK has reportedly written to VCK leader Thirumavalavan, appealing for the party’s support amid the ongoing political uncertainty in the state.

Reacting to the development, VCK general secretary Sinthanai Selvan said the Dravidian parties should come forward to make Thirumavalavan the Chief Minister.

He further stated that if Thirumavalavan is projected as the Chief Ministerial candidate, both the major Dravidian parties could unite.

Outgoing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said the DMK would wait for TVK chief C Joseph Vijay to form the government and would “watch without disturbing for six months”.

Speaking to TOI, Stalin indicated that the DMK was keen to avoid a constitutional crisis or the possibility of another election in the near future.

He also expressed hope that the new government would continue the welfare schemes introduced by the DMK regime while implementing the promises made by TVK in its election manifesto.

Following the Governor's stand, TVK is said to be considering seeking legal opinion on the matter.

Meanwhile, the DMK has called a meeting of its legislative party today to discuss the selection of the leader of opposition and chalk out the party's future strategy.

The Congress accused Governor Arlekar of not fulfilling his constitutional responsibility, arguing that the leader of the single largest party should be invited to form the government.

The party alleged that Vijay was being unnecessarily pressured in the name of proving majority support.

Amid fears of possible defections, the AIADMK late on Wednesday night shifted its MLAs to a resort in Puducherry.

Party leaders are reportedly concerned that some legislators may break ranks and extend support to TVK during the ongoing political uncertainty.

Governor Arlekar, who also holds an additional charge of Tamil Nadu besides serving as the Governor of Kerala, is travelling to Kerala today.

TVK has so far submitted letters of support from 112 MLAs to the Governor, including backing from 5 Congress legislators. Since Vijay won from two constituencies, the party's effective strength comes down to 107.

Sources said TVK is currently in talks with VCK, PMK and Left parties to secure further support, though the process may take time.

The swearing-in ceremony of TVK chief Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has been postponed after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly asked the party to submit letters of support from 118 MLAs required for a simple majority in the Assembly.

Following the developments, the convoy security provided to Vijay by the government has reportedly been withdrawn.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has called a meeting of all its MLAs at the party headquarters in Panaiyur at 11 am on Thursday amid the ongoing political developments in Tamil Nadu.

According to sources, senior party leader B Anand is expected to brief the legislators on the current political situation and the party's strategy going forward. The meeting comes at a crucial time as TVK intensifies efforts to secure enough support to form the government in the state.