In a historic election held on May 4, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor C Joseph Vijay, emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 108 seats, disrupting the long-standing dominance of the Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK. However, to form a government, TVK requires coalition support, as the majority mark in the 234-member assembly is 118 seats. The Congress party, which won five seats, has agreed to support TVK with the condition of not aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This decision has angered the DMK, which views it as a betrayal. The CPI and CPI(M), both part of the previous alliance, are currently weighing their options regarding support for TVK. As the assembly's tenure is set to expire on May 10, the urgency to form a government is critical. If no government is established, the Governor may impose President's Rule, leading to central governance in a state where the BJP has minimal representation. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is shifting, and the outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of the state's governance.