Vijay, the leader of the Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK), encountered a significant obstacle in his pursuit of the Chief Minister position in Tamil Nadu after Governor Rajendra Arlekar insisted on receiving documentary evidence of majority support. TVK's recent victory in the Assembly elections granted them 108 seats, but with Vijay needing to vacate one, their effective count stands at 107. The majority threshold in the 233-member Assembly is set at 117. The situation became more complex when Congress extended support to TVK, contingent on excluding 'communal forces' and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies from any coalition. This understanding has led to a distancing of potential NDA allies, including the AIADMK and PMK, from supporting Vijay's government. As Vijay seeks to solidify his coalition, he has reached out to other parties, including the VCK and CPI, but still requires at least five more MLAs to achieve a majority. The Governor's insistence on proof of support has delayed plans for a swift swearing-in ceremony, which was initially expected to occur shortly.