Vijay Seeks Tamil Nadu Governor's Approval for Government Formation
Vijay calls on TN Guv for govt formation
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Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai to secure an invitation to form the government following the party's victory in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. With support from the Left parties and Congress, TVK now holds 116 seats in the 234-member Assembly, though Vijay must resign from one of his two contested seats.
- 01Vijay has met Governor Arlekar to request permission to form a government in Tamil Nadu.
- 02TVK emerged as the single largest party in the April 2023 Assembly elections with 108 seats.
- 03Support from Left parties and Congress increases TVK's seat count to 116.
- 04Vijay must resign from one of the two constituencies he won due to election commission rules.
- 05The VCK party is expected to announce its decision regarding support soon.
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Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai on May 8, 2023, to seek an invitation to form the government following the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23. TVK won 108 seats, making it the single largest party in the 234-member Assembly, but is still 10 seats short of a majority. Vijay's party has garnered support from the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M)), and the Indian National Congress, raising its total to 116 seats. The Left parties pledged their unconditional support, while the VCK, another ally, is expected to announce its decision soon. Following the meeting, Vijay visited the CPI state headquarters to express gratitude for their backing. According to election commission norms, Vijay must resign from one of the two constituencies he won, Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East, to comply with regulations.
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The formation of the new government under Vijay could lead to significant policy changes in Tamil Nadu, affecting governance and development initiatives in the state.
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