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TN Government Formation News LIVE: Vijay is likley to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today. Stay tuned to the LIVE blog for all the latest updates,
Tamil Nadu govt formation LIVE: As the uncertainty over who’ll form the next Tamil Nadu government looms, smaller parties are holding meetings to decide on their support to Vijay’s TVK. The VCK, CPI and CPI(M) – all of the DMK’s allies – have not yet announced their decision even as the “political crisis” continues.
Meanwhile, a DMK spokesperson ruled out the possibility of an alliance with its rival AIADMK, and hinted at the party’s wait-and-watch strategy.
When asked if DMK will try to form the government, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said, “The Governor has given time until the 10th. We’ll have to wait and see. If he (Vijay) can’t form the government, we’ll reconsider, talk to our allies, and decide.”
The Governor has reportedly given parties time till May 10 to prove a majority and form a government.
Vijay-led Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam, with 108 seats but 10 short of a majority, has reached out to CPI, CPI (M) and the VCK — all DMK allies, seeking their support to form a government after winning its maiden Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, which was held on April 23. CPI, CPI (M) and VCK won two seats each in the polls.
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for the latest updates on Tamil Nadu government formation.
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Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: DMK-Congress break up reaches Lok Sabha
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker requesting separate seating for DMK MPs after the party ended its alliance with the Congress, citing changed political circumstances.
8 May 2026, 03:33:12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: ‘Vijay must be sworn in as CM without any delay’ – Law expert
“Governor should respect the people’s mandate, TVK’s Vijay must be sworn in as CM without any delay and give him time to secure vote of confidence,” says constitutional law expert Faizan Mustafa on Tamil Nadu government formation crisis.
8 May 2026, 03:27:13 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: Vijay likely to meet Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today
TVK Chief Vijay will meet Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Raj Bhavan at 4:30 pm today. This will be TVK Chief Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor after twice staking claim to form the government following recent political developments: Sources to IANS
8 May 2026, 03:22:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: ‘BJP does not want to be associated with any attempt to form new government’ — official statement
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran- “BJP wholeheartedly accepts the election results. Furthermore, we believe that the people have not given the BJP any opportunity or power to form the government in Tamil Nadu in this election. We deeply respect the will of the people of Tamil Nadu and the election results. Therefore, the Tamil Nadu BJP does not want to be associated with any attempt to form a new government in Tamil Nadu. The party does not want to take any direct part in any attempt to form the government. Furthermore, we inform the people that we will not vote for any party that is involved in the attempt to form the government.”
8 May 2026, 02:52:57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: DMK asks AIADMK to dump BJP, says report
NDTV reported on Friday that the Left is “deeply uncomfortable” with AIADMK as it is a BJP ally. Sources in the DMK and VCK were quoted as saying that they cannot allow any “communal” party to be a part of the collaboration. Even to consider AIADMK, it needs to leave BJP, the DMK said.
8 May 2026, 02:49:15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: VCK chief Thirumavalavan says high-level committee to meet today
VCK chief Thirumavalavan said a high-level committee will meet today to discuss TVK support, DMK alliance.
8 May 2026, 02:47:52 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: Congress stages protest in Chennai amid uncertainty over Vijay’s swearing-in — IN PIC
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8 May 2026, 02:45:41 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: CPI wants Governor to invite single-largest party to form state government
On the political developments in Tamil Nadu, CPI General Secretary D Raja says, “…We want the Governor to invite the single largest party, TVK should be allowed to form the government…The Governor must follow the established practices, conventions in our parliamentary democratic system…I do not know whether AIADMK and DMK are coming together or not…As far as we are concerned, yes, people want the left also to come to power…”
8 May 2026, 02:44:01 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: DMK, AIADMK to join hands? ‘No such idea as of now’
When asked if an alliance between the DMK and AIADMK could be formed, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan says, “I don’t know. There’s no such idea as of now.”
When asked if DMK will try to form the government, he says, “The Governor has given time until the 10th. We’ll have to wait and see. If he (Vijay) can’t form the government, we’ll reconsider, talk to our allies, and decide.”
On the possibility of outside support from the AIADMK, he says, “They (TVK) have 112 MLAs. They’re trying. Let’s see what happens. Only then can we think of an alternative.”
8 May 2026, 02:41:33 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: CPI to decide on supporting TVK today
The CPI executive committee is involved in weighing the pros and cons, the party said. The Communist party was keen on safeguarding its ideology and at the same time ensure a common minimum programme was followed in case the party decided to back the TVK, a source said in the party said.
8 May 2026, 02:41:33 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Government Formation News LIVE: Will DMK-allies VCK, CPI support Vijay? Decision to be announced by…
TVK’s chances of forming a government in Tamil Nadu hung in a balance, with the two Left parties on Friday going into a huddle over supporting the dubutant party, while the Viduthalai Chiduthaigal Katchi (VCK) kept up the suspense by announcing to make its stand clear on Saturday. The VCK has said it will announce its official stand on Saturday.
VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan was quoted by ANI as saying that the party’s high-level committee will meet via video conferencing at 5 pm on Friday to discuss the prevailing “political crisis” in Tamil Nadu and decide on the party’s future course of action regarding government formation.
“We will discuss the current political exigencies in the 5 PM meeting today. I will formally address the press tomorrow morning [Saturday] to announce our official stand,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the CPI executive committee is involved in weighing the pros and cons, the party said. Similarly, the CPI (M) was also holding a detailed discussion.
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