Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has publicly stated that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) does not have the necessary majority to form the government after securing 108 seats in the Assembly. With the party's founder C. Joseph Vijay elected from two constituencies, the effective count stands at 107. Critics have emerged regarding the Governor's insistence on letters of support, recalling that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) formed a government in 2006 with only 96 seats through allied support. Historical precedents reveal that both state and national leaders have previously been asked for written assurances of support before forming governments. The Governor can also explore options with the DMK and AIADMK to assess their potential for a coalition. If no party can secure a majority, Arlekar may recommend the imposition of President's rule, a step taken in Bihar in 2005. The constitutional guidelines suggest that the party or coalition with the widest support should be invited to form the government, emphasizing the importance of a clear majority in the Assembly.