Following the 2026 Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are experiencing significant political turmoil. In Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the largest party but failed to secure a majority, resulting in a hung Assembly. The state's Governor, Vishwanath Arlekar, is withholding an invitation for the TVK to form a government until it demonstrates majority support. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign after the BJP won a decisive victory, citing alleged election irregularities. This refusal has led to Governor R.N. Ravi dissolving the Assembly, intensifying the constitutional crisis. Under the Indian Constitution, a state cannot function indefinitely without a chief minister, and the Governor serves as the constitutional authority during such impasses. If no stable government can be formed, the Governor may recommend President’s Rule, which suspends the elected government and allows the Governor to administer the state on behalf of the central government. This situation highlights the complexities of governance during periods of political deadlock.