Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar has rejected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay's claim to form the state government, demanding clearer proof of majority support after the party won 108 of 234 Assembly seats. During a meeting on Wednesday, the Governor questioned how Vijay could form a stable government with only 113 MLAs, well short of the 118 needed, and sought clarification on coalition arrangements.

TVK is negotiating support from the Congress, which has offered conditional backing contingent on no alliance with the BJP, and is in talks with the Left parties, VCK, and PMK to secure an additional 15 seats. That combination would give the proposed coalition 123 seats, dropping to 122 once Vijay resigns from one of the two seats he won.

However, complications remain: VCK is aligned with the outgoing DMK, while PMK has close ties to the BJP, making their switch politically sensitive. Though reports indicated over a dozen AIADMK MLAs were considering joining TVK, senior party leaders denied any alliance, calling such claims misinformation.

Legal experts say the Governor may invite the largest claimant to prove majority on the floor if coalition numbers appear viable. Vijay has declared readiness to face a floor test.

The Governor has not yet set a date for the next step, but the Assembly is expected to convene soon, with the TVK's newly elected MLAs currently assembled in Mamallapuram awaiting developments.