Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to formally claim the right to form the state government after the TVK secured 108 seats in the recent Assembly elections. The party's impressive performance has positioned it as the single largest party, outperforming traditional rivals Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which won 59 and 47 seats respectively. The Congress party has also expressed its support for TVK, bringing their combined total to 113 seats, just five short of the 118-seat majority required. In a bid to secure the necessary support, TVK is in discussions with the AIADMK. The shift in allegiance from Congress has drawn criticism from DMK leaders, who argue that it undermines their coalition and could lead to instability. This election represents a significant change in Tamil Nadu's political dynamics, ending a longstanding two-party dominance.