In Tamil Nadu, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has turned down TVK chief Vijay's request to form the government, stating that the party has not demonstrated adequate support to claim a majority in the Assembly. TVK, which won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, still falls short of the 117 seats required for a majority. Vijay's effective strength is reduced to 107 seats as he must vacate one of the two constituencies he won. The Governor has requested Vijay to provide evidence of support from other parties before considering his claim. Historically, Governors have faced criticism for perceived biases in similar situations, as seen in Goa and Manipur in 2017, where the Congress was the largest party but was not invited to form the government. The Sarkaria and Punchhi Commissions recommend that the Governor should ideally allow a floor test to determine majority support within 30 days. Currently, TVK is in talks with smaller parties to secure the necessary numbers, and if successful, the Governor may invite Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister. However, if the situation remains unclear, Tamil Nadu may continue to experience political deadlock.