Tamil Nadu's TVK Vijay Faces Oath Delay Amid Majority Concerns
Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE: TVK Vijay unlikely to take oath today; ‘not enough numbers’, says Governor
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Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is unlikely to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu due to insufficient support in the assembly. With 108 seats won, TVK needs more backing to secure a majority, as the Governor expresses doubts about their numbers.
- 01Vijay's TVK has 108 seats in a 234-member assembly, needing 10 more for a majority.
- 02The Tamil Nadu Governor is not convinced about TVK's support numbers.
- 03Congress has pledged support to TVK with conditions regarding communal forces.
- 04The AIADMK has denied any alliance with TVK.
- 05The Governor dissolved the 16th legislative assembly effective May 5.
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Vijay (chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, TVK) was expected to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, but is now unlikely to do so due to insufficient numbers in the assembly. TVK holds 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, needing 10 more to reach a majority. Following a meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar, who expressed doubts about TVK's support, the Governor has yet to formally invite Vijay to form the government. Congress has extended its support to TVK, contingent on excluding any 'communal forces' that do not uphold the Constitution of India. In contrast, the AIADMK has firmly rejected any notion of forming an alliance with TVK.
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The delay in government formation may lead to political instability in Tamil Nadu, affecting governance and public services.
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