Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, stated that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) should be given the first opportunity to demonstrate their majority in Tamil Nadu's government formation. He argued that according to democratic traditions, the Governor should invite the party with the highest number of seats, which in this case is TVK, led by Vijay. Chowdhury criticized the Governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, for not extending an invitation to TVK and stressed that the party deserves a chance to prove their majority before any assumptions are made. Additionally, Chowdhury addressed the recent murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, calling for a swift investigation. He urged the Bengal police to consult former Director General Rajesh Kumar, known for his expertise in solving complex cases, to ensure justice is served. Rath was shot near Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.