TVK Supporters Launch Hunger Strike Demanding Vijay's Oath as Chief Minister
Allow Vijay To Take Oath As CM: TVK Women Supporters Begin Hunger Strike - Video
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Supporters of actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) initiated a hunger strike after the Tamil Nadu Governor did not invite him to form the government, despite TVK winning 108 seats in the recent assembly elections. The party, supported by Congress, still lacks the majority needed to govern.
- 01Three women supporters began a hunger strike demanding Vijay's swearing-in as Chief Minister.
- 02TVK emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats.
- 03Despite support from Congress, TVK falls short of the majority needed to form a government.
- 04Protests occurred across Tamil Nadu, expressing frustration over the postponed swearing-in ceremony.
- 05AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami held a meeting with newly elected MLAs, urging unity and patience.
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Three women supporters of Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) began a hunger strike on Friday, expressing frustration after Governor Rajendra Arlekar did not invite Vijay to take the oath as Chief Minister. TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, making it the single largest party. However, with the Congress party's support of five MLAs, TVK still falls short of the 118 seats required for a majority. Protests erupted across the state, with supporters demanding Vijay's immediate swearing-in. Many were disappointed when a planned ceremony in Chennai was postponed without notice. Meanwhile, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami gathered nearly 40 MLAs at a resort near Puducherry, advising them to remain united and patient during this uncertain period.
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The political uncertainty may lead to continued protests and unrest among supporters, affecting governance in Tamil Nadu.
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