07 May 2026
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3 weeks ago
TVK President Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Government; Udhayanidhi Elected LoP
TVK Government
Vijay CM Designate
Udhayanidhi Stalin LoP
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026
Congress Support TVK
TNPSC
State Politics
Political Shift in Tamil Nadu: TVK Moves to Form Government
On May 7, 2026, C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), officially met the Governor to stake a claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats. Following this, the Congress party ended its long-term alliance with the DMK to extend support to TVK, helping them reach the majority mark. Meanwhile, the DMK elected Udhayanidhi Stalin as the leader of its Legislature Party, designating him as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP).
Key Highlights:
- Majority Mark: TVK is working towards the 118-seat threshold with support from Congress and other smaller allies.
- DMK Resignation: Governor R.N. Ravi accepted the resignation of the outgoing CM M.K. Stalin.
- Opposition: Udhayanidhi Stalin will lead the DMK in the assembly as the 19th Leader of the Opposition.
