The recent elections in Tamil Nadu have resulted in a hung assembly, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) securing 108 seats out of 234. This leaves the party 10 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. Despite support from the Indian National Congress (INC), which adds 5 seats, TVK still requires additional backing. Speculation has arisen about a potential alliance between the traditionally opposing parties, AIADMK and DMK, which would still need support from smaller parties to achieve a majority. The governor has demanded that TVK demonstrate support from at least 118 MLAs before extending an invitation to form the government, reigniting debates about the role of the governor in such situations. Smaller parties, including the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), have gained significant influence as they hold the keys to coalition negotiations. The outcome of this political maneuvering could reshape Tamil Nadu's governance landscape.