Protests erupted across Tamil Nadu on May 8, 2026, as supporters of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Congress expressed their frustration outside Lok Bhavan, demanding that Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar invite TVK Chief Vijay to form the government. Despite TVK winning 108 seats in the recent assembly elections, the Governor has stated that Vijay must demonstrate majority support before being invited to govern. This requirement has drawn criticism from various political parties, including Congress, which argues that the constitutional convention allows the largest party to form the government first and prove its majority later. With Congress's backing, TVK's effective seat count stands at 113, still five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly. The AIADMK, holding 47 seats, remains a potential ally, though no formal agreements have been made. The situation has led to impatience within TVK's ranks as they await further developments, with concerns about a constitutional standoff looming if the Governor continues to withhold an invitation.