In Tamil Nadu, political speculation is rife regarding the formation of a new government amid the possibility of post-poll realignments. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay is expected to meet Governor RN Ravi for the third time to stake his claim to form the government. Under the Indian Constitution, the Governor typically acts on the advice of the elected Council of Ministers, but may exercise discretionary powers in situations where no party secures a clear majority. This includes scenarios such as a hung Assembly or rival alliances vying for power. The Governor's responsibilities include inviting the largest party or a pre-poll alliance to form the government and ensuring majority support is proven through a floor test in the Assembly. The Supreme Court has emphasized that the Assembly floor is the appropriate venue for determining majority support. Constitutional experts note that while the Governor's powers are significant, they are not absolute and must be exercised fairly and neutrally, guided by constitutional conventions and judicial precedents.