Vijay's TVK Falls Short of Majority Amid Coalition Talks in Tamil Nadu
Published: May 6, 2026
Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly but falls two seats short of a majority, triggering intense post-poll negotiations. While Congress and smaller parties have extended support, AIADMK's internal divide and its BJP alliance complicate efforts to secure a stable government.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay, has won 108 of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly but lacks a majority, prompting urgent coalition talks. Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake claim as the single largest party, but the swearing-in may be delayed as the Governor remains unconvinced about the party's ability to prove majority support.