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  TVK moves Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor to invite it to form govt in Tamil Nadu

  Chennai | May 08, 2026 19:33 IST

  TVK founder Vijay has met Governor Arlekar twice, requesting to be invited to form the government. However, no invitation has been extended so far to the new party.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay's TVK secures numbers to form govt as VCK, CPM and CPI extend support, say sources

  Chennai | May 08, 2026 18:51 IST

  In the meantime, TVK chief Vijay will meet TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening on government formation, according to official sources. This would be his third meeting with the governor over staking the claim to form the government this week.

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  Tamil Nadu Govt Formation highlights: VCK demands Deputy CM's post for Thirumavalavan

  Tamil Nadu | May 08, 2026 23:27 IST

  With IUML stepping aside, Vijay’s numbers have dipped below the threshold needed to form the government which has intensified uncertainty around Tamil Nadu's politics.

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  TVK warns all its MLAs will resign if DMK or AIADMK stake claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu: Sources

  Chennai | May 07, 2026 23:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK sources suspects that the DMK and AIADMK may attempt to prevent Vijay from becoming Chief Minister through political manoeuvring and alliance calculations.

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

  Tamil Nadu | 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.