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AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami congratulated winning candidates and parties after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as uncertainty over government formation persisted. Vijay-led TVK continued efforts to secure majority support, while allegations of forged support letters and horse-trading intensified the political deadlock.

Speculation over President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the deadlock over government formation continued amid allegations of horse-trading, forged support letters and missing MLAs. TVK remains short of the majority mark, while hectic political negotiations continue ahead of the government’s term ending.

Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after securing Left party support to stake claim for government formation. With backing from Congress and Left allies, TVK’s tally has risen close to the majority mark

Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data

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

The CPI extended unconditional support to C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK for government formation in Tamil Nadu. With 108 seats, TVK fell short of majority after the April 23 polls and seeks backing from allies to reach 118

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

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami reportedly expressed confidence about forming the next government in Tamil Nadu amid ongoing political uncertainty after the Assembly elections. AIADMK MLAs remain camped in Puducherry as speculation grows over possible realignments and government formation strategies.

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

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

Senior BRS leaders congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on his party TVK’s electoral victory in Tamil Nadu. They described the win as historic, reflecting people’s aspirations, and expressed confidence in his leadership for future development and inclusive growth.

Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance

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

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew comparisons with N. T. Rama Rao after early electoral success, joining rare film stars-turned-politicians like MGR, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Kamal Haasan, and Vijayakanth in South Indian politics

TVK's poll manifesto highlights major welfare promises, including financial support for women,gold for marriage,subsidized education,farm loan waivers and job creation

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board approved installation of key equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, enabling major progress by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited in India’s nuclear expansion and clean energy programme

Actor-turned-politician Vijay cancelled his planned visit to Velankanni Church, disappointing thousands of gathered fans. Sources cited personal reasons, adding he may instead visit the prominent pilgrimage site on Sunday

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state

Exit polls projected a mixed outcome, with BJP leading in Assam and holding an edge in West Bengal, while DMK and UDF are likely to retain Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Puducherry is expected to favour the NDA