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  DMK accuses Congress of 'betrayal' for joining hands with TVK after Tamil Nadu election results

  May 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  The DMK has sharply criticised Congress for exiting the secular alliance after the election results, calling it an act of betrayal. In a legislature party meeting, DMK passed a resolution alleging that Congress worked against coalition interests even during the election campaign.

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  'Prove numbers, then take oath': Tamil Nadu Governor's clear message to TVK's Vijay amid deadlock

  May 07, 2026 14:49 IST

  The meeting marked Vijay’s second interaction with Arlekar in two days. On Wednesday, the TVK chief had submitted a list of 112 supporting MLAs while formally staking a claim to form the government.

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  'Won't disturb for six months': Stalin says DMK to allow Vijay form Tamil Nadu govt

  May 07, 2026 9:07 IST

  Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats. The Congress, with five seats, has decided to support TVK, but despite this, Vijay's party is five short of a simple majority in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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  Resort politics in Tamil Nadu: AIADMK shifts MLAs to Puducherry amid defection fears

  May 07, 2026 8:44 IST

  This development came a day after sources suggest a majority of the 47 AIADMK MLAs demanded the party high command to support Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the formation of government in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar meets CPM leaders to seek majority

  May 07, 2026 23:13 IST

  The TVK convened a key meeting of its newly elected MLAs in Chennai as members pressed for clarity on when the party would stake a claim to form the government. With 108 seats and support from the Congress’s 5 MLAs, the party still falls short of the 118 needed for a majority in the state Assembly.

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  AIADMK rules out support to Vijay in Tamil Nadu government formation after EPS meet

  May 06, 2026 23:39 IST

  This statement from the party was issued following a meeting at Edappadi Palaniswami's residence.

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  Vijay's oath unlikely today as Tamil Nadu Governor not convinced about majority numbers: Sources

  May 07, 2026 0:00 IST

  TVK chief Vijay's swearing-in appears doubtful as the Tamil Nadu Governor has asked for letters proving support from at least 118 MLAs. Vijay currently has formal backing from only 112 MLAs and has sought more time to gather support.

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  TVK chief Vijay meets Governor, stakes claim to form Tamil Nadu government

  May 06, 2026 16:04 IST

  Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats, while DMK and AIADMK got 59 and 47, respectively.

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  Who is CV Shanmugam? The AIADMK leader at the center of alliance push with Vijay's TVK

  May 06, 2026 12:22 IST

  Recent reports suggest that Shanmugam is at the forefront of mobilising AIADMK MLAs who are in favour of supporting TVK. A large group of MLAs reportedly gathered at his office in Chennai to discuss the situation.

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  AIADMK to extend outside support to Vijay's TVK for Tamil Nadu government formation: Sources

  May 06, 2026 12:45 IST

  This came after reports of a growing internal divide within AIADMK, with a significant number of its 47 MLAs urging the party leadership to back TVK.

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  BJP’s presence shrinks to single seat in Tamil Nadu Assembly; who's saffron party's lone winner

  May 06, 2026 12:05 IST

  Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party, amassing 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. The party, however, missed the majority mark by just 10 seats.

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  Vijay to align with AIADMK or Congress, others to form Tamil Nadu govt? A look at TVK's numbers game

  May 06, 2026 13:00 IST

  Vijay's Tamiligi Vettri Kazhgam has emerged as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu elections, winning 108 seats while AIADMK won 47 seats.

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  Internal rift in AIADMK: More than 30 MLAs likely to break from party to support Vijay's TVK

  May 06, 2026 12:36 IST

  Senior party leader CV Shanmugam is leading the disgruntled MLAs and a key meeting is likely to take place at his residence.

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  DMK calls Congress 'backstabbers' after its support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

  May 06, 2026 9:58 IST

  Annadurai further said that Congress had gone against the electoral mandate within a very short time after results were declared. He also warned that such decisions could impact trust among other opposition leaders.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: TVK chief Vijay unlikely take oath as new Tamil Nadu CM

  May 06, 2026 23:53 IST

  Vijay’s party TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, just short of the majority mark. Congress, which won 5 seats, has decided to support TVK to form the government.

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  Congress backs Vijay's TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu, lays 'communal forces out' condition

  May 06, 2026 13:33 IST

  However, Vijay’s party is still short of five seats, as the majority mark to form the government in Tamil Nadu is 118. The TVK won 108 seats while the Congress amassed 5 seats.

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  Congress claims TVK sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit

  May 05, 2026 23:46 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, falling short of the halfway mark. He needs the support of 10 MLAs to form a government with a simple majority.

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  Beyond the silver screen: Can Vijay’s TVK govern Tamil Nadu without a traditional script?

  May 05, 2026 18:50 IST

  TVK’s rise is historic, but also incomplete. The party has momentum, support, and a strong leader. What it still needs is a clear and stable ideological foundation.

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  Vijay, TVK chief, likely to take oath as Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister on May 7: Sources

  May 05, 2026 18:17 IST

  Tamil Nadu is set for a major transformation as Vijay is likely to take charge as Chief Minister following TVK's remarkable victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. With 108 seats, TVK has broken decades of DMK-AIADMK dominance in the state.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026, who lost ground, who gained?

  May 05, 2026 17:20 IST

  From DMK’s dominance in 2021 to a fractured mandate in 2026, the shift is unmistakable. Voters have signaled a desire for change, opening the door for new political forces and redefining the future of Tamil Nadu politics.

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  Vijay elected as TVK legislature party leader in Tamil Nadu, party says 'won't beg for alliances'

  May 05, 2026 15:04 IST

  Vijay has been unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), said sources. During the meeting, the issue of forming a government was also discussed in detail.

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  MK Stalin resigns as chief minister after Tamil Nadu poll drubbing, thanks DMK voters

  May 05, 2026 13:39 IST

  The DMK won 59 seats in the 234-member Assembly, emerging as the principal opposition party, while the AIADMK secured 47 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: Vijay's TVK reaches out to Congress for possible alliance talks

  May 05, 2026 23:44 IST

  In Tamil Nadu, all attention is now on government formation as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) fell just 10 seats short of a majority after a stunning debut win of 108 seats. With no clear mandate, intense negotiations are underway for possible alliances.

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  Each vote matters: DMK's Periyakaruppan loses Tiruppattur seat to TVK by just one vote in Tamil Nadu

  May 05, 2026 9:33 IST

  TVK candidate Sethupathy polled 83,375 votes, while DMK's KR Periyakaruppan got 83,374 votes, thus making up the one-vote margin in the Tiruppattur seat in Tamil Nadu.

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  TVK emerges as single largest party in hung Tamil Nadu Assembly, mulls 3 govt formation scenarios

  May 05, 2026 9:27 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay has made a notable entry into politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single-largest force in Tamil Nadu by winning 108 seats.

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  Tamil Nadu Election: TVK springs surprise in state, ousts ruling DMK on debut

  May 05, 2026 0:04 IST

  Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK made a historic debut in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single largest party and defeating Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in his Kolathur seat. It marks the first time since 1967 that a party outside the DMK and AIADMK has taken the lead in the state.

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  What is happening in seats such as Kancheepuram, Katpadi, Vellore, Pennagaram, and Vikravandi,

  May 04, 2026 18:12 IST

  Key constituencies across Tamil Nadu are witnessing significant shifts, with TVK leading in several seats that were traditionally dominated by DMK. From Kancheepuram to Salem North, current trends indicate a changing political landscape and closely contested battles shaping the 2026 results.

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  How Vijay broke into the rigid Dravidian ideology to rise up as 'people's leader' in Tamil Nadu

  May 04, 2026 17:13 IST

  Vijay stood out by creating a post-Dravidian political space, leveraging his fan network as a ready grassroots cadre and adopting a flexible ideological stance that attracted voters across divides.