Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is at the center of political developments as actor Thalapathy Vijay's party, the Tamil Nadu Vanniyar Katchi (TVK), has staked its claim to form the next government following the hung assembly elections. TVK, having secured 108 seats, asserts its right to lead, but the party lacks a clear majority, which is set at 118 seats. The current Assembly's term concludes on May 10, 2026, intensifying the urgency for government formation. Arlekar, who took office as Tamil Nadu Governor in March 2026, has a history of political involvement through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His past roles include serving as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Kerala. Under constitutional provisions, the Governor has the authority to appoint the Chief Minister, but this power comes with the expectation of fairness and impartiality, especially in a politically charged environment. The ongoing situation has drawn criticism from opposition parties like the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), who have expressed concerns over Arlekar's handling of the claims.