Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to Protest Against Governor's Decision
TNCC calls for protest against Governor for not inviting Vijay to form government
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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) plans a statewide protest on May 8, 2026, against Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not inviting C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government. The TNCC accuses the Governor of acting under the influence of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the national level.
- 01TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai announced a statewide protest against the Governor.
- 02The protest is scheduled for May 8, 2026, at district headquarters.
- 03The TNCC claims the TVK is the single largest party in the Assembly.
- 04The Congress party has aligned with the TVK after severing ties with the DMK.
- 05The protest in Chennai will take place near Tarapore Towers on Anna Salai.
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The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has called for a statewide protest on May 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. against Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai criticized the Governor for not inviting C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government, claiming that the TVK has emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly. He accused the Governor of acting as a 'puppet' for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the national level and stated that their actions are contrary to the Constitution of India. The protest in Chennai will be held near Tarapore Towers on Anna Salai, and Selvaperunthagai urged all Congress functionaries to participate. This protest follows the Congress party's recent decision to align with the TVK after breaking ties with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), with the Congress extending support to the TVK to form the government.
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The protest may influence political dynamics in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding the formation of the state government.
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