Vijay's Fans Heartbroken as Tamil Nadu CM Swearing-in Ceremony Cancelled
Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he's not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’
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Actor Vijay's supporters were left devastated after rumors of his swearing-in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister were dashed. Despite his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party winning 112 seats, the governor stated they lacked the majority needed to form the government, leading to confusion and disappointment among fans.
- 01Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party won 112 seats but was denied the chance to form a government.
- 02The governor of Tamil Nadu stated that the TVK did not have the required majority of 118 seats.
- 03Fans gathered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai were left shocked and confused by the cancellation of the swearing-in ceremony.
- 04Protests have erupted in Tamil Nadu following the governor's decision, with support from the Tamil film industry for Vijay.
- 05Many fans expressed their disappointment and confusion over the lack of communication regarding the cancellation.
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On Wednesday, rumors circulated that actor Vijay would be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, following his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party's strong performance in the elections. However, the party was informed by the governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, that they did not have the required majority of 118 seats to form the government, despite winning 112 seats in coalition with the Congress party. Fans gathered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where the swearing-in ceremony was supposed to take place, were left heartbroken when they learned the event was canceled. One fan expressed her shock and confusion, stating she had come without prior knowledge of the cancellation. Protests erupted across Tamil Nadu in response to the governor's decision, with many in the Tamil film industry voicing their support for Vijay's leadership. The situation has left many supporters feeling disappointed and misinformed about the political developments.
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The cancellation of the swearing-in ceremony and the governor's decision have led to protests and significant disappointment among Vijay's supporters, impacting the political landscape in Tamil Nadu.
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