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TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. He is expected to retain crucial portfolios such as Home, Police, and Public Administration.
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Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Vijay will take oath on Sunday at Nehru Stadium in Chennai
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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
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In a dramatic turn in Tamil Nadu politics, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has extended support to C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK, enabling the party to cross the crucial majority mark of 118 MLAs in the Assembly. With backing from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, TVK now commands the support of 120 legislators.
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A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging R N Ravi’s refusal to invite Vijay to form the government despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections
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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
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Thol Thirumavalavan is set to announce Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s official position on supporting Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in forming the Tamil Nadu government. The announcement follows deliberations by VCK’s high-level committee amid ongoing alliance discussions in state politics
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay’s attempt to form the government in Tamil Nadu hit a roadblock after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refused to extend an invitation, citing insufficient majority support.
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A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam member movd the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, arguing the single-largest party must get the first opportunity
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sought support from Left parties to form the Tamil Nadu government after emerging as the single largest party. TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said power-sharing was essential and asserted that Vijay should be invited to form the government
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Kamal Haasan backed Vijay after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party in Tamil Nadu elections. He urged respect for the people’s mandate and said the Assembly floor should decide majority support, not the Raj Bhavan
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TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after staking claim to form government with Congress support. Despite winning 108 seats, TVK remains short of majority, and the Governor has not yet announced a decision
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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