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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the INDIA bloc remains united despite tensions between the DMK and Congress over support to Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu. He said the alliance’s common objective is to keep the NDA out of power at the national level

Five Indian National Congress MLAs from Tamil Nadu are camping in Hyderabad amid uncertainty over government formation after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party. Congress has backed Vijay, while VCK support is also expected soon

T K S Elangovan said DMK will wait until May 10 deadline set by Governor for C. Joseph Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu. He ruled out immediate decisions on alternative alliances, including support to AIADMK, amid ongoing political uncertainty

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has sought separate seating for DMK MPs in the Lok Sabha after the breakdown of its alliance with Congress. The move follows political realignment in Tamil Nadu after elections and reflects growing distance between the two parties

Congress launched a statewide protest against Governor for his refusal to invite the TVK to form the government despite it emerging as the single largest party

With TVK falling 10 seats short of a majority in Tamil Nadu, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK are deliberating support for Vijay’s party amid concerns over ideology, alliance dynamics, and BJP’s possible influence. Congress has backed TVK, while Governor’s delay in inviting Vijay sparked protests

Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the Indian National Congress alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it “dreadful” and politically opportunistic. He warned the move could weaken ties with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and indirectly aid the BJP’s entry into Tamil Nadu politics

Political circles in Tamil Nadu are abuzz over reported talks between rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent TVK from forming its first government. The buzz follows Congress backing Vijay’s party, though both Dravidian parties have remained silent on the claims

Post-election uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has triggered alliance negotiations as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seeks support to form government, with divisions in DMK, AIADMK, and Congress over backing Vijay’s party amid fragmented results and shifting coalition dynamics

After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won a hung mandate in Tamil Nadu, CM M. K. Stalin resigned, while Vijay staked claim to form government despite lacking majority support

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party

In Tiruppattur, KR Periyakaruppan lost by one vote to Seenivasa Sethupathy R, marking a dramatic upset as C Joseph Vijay’s party surge reshaped state politics

Actor C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending Dravidian dominance but falling short of majority. Coalition support is crucial as Governor weighs government formation amid a fractured mandate

Tamil Nadu Minister P Geetha Jeeva lost the Thoothukkudi Assembly seat to TVK candidate Srinath by 37,731 votes. Despite past wins in 2016 and 2021, she was defeated after a strong surge by TVK in the constituency

Edappadi K. Palaniswami faces fresh scrutiny after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s defeat, with Vijay’s TVK emerging stronger. The setback raises questions over AIADMK’s future and leadership amid shifting Tamil Nadu political dynamics

Vijay’s TVK emerged strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, positioning itself as a non-Dravidian alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. BJP leader K Annamalai praised the party’s performance, while Vijay’s father expressed pride in his son’s political journey

Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat by 7,140 votes, overcoming early setbacks and retaining the constituency long associated with M. Karunanidhi

Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, and Vijay after election results, congratulating the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its strong debut performance across states

M.K. Stalin was reported to have lost Kolathur to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate V.S. Babu, in a major alleged upset. The report also claims strong TVK gains and shifting political dynamics, though several details appear inconsistent and unverified

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led in 107 segments and was second in 55 during Tamil Nadu vote counting, nearing the majority mark of 118, while DMK and AIADMK trailed behind