On Friday, political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu deepened as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, struggled to form a government. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, TVK fell short of the 117-seat majority required. The party sought support from various sources, including Congress, which broke its long-standing alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to extend five additional seats to TVK. The Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) also offered their support but stated they would not take Cabinet positions, opting instead to assist the TVK externally to maintain political stability. The situation remains fluid as the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has not yet committed, demanding a Deputy Chief Minister position for its leader as a condition for support. Meanwhile, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has clarified its allegiance to the DMK, further complicating the TVK's path to governance. With the Governor's office yet to issue an invitation for the swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for May 9, the political landscape in Tamil Nadu remains uncertain.