Supreme Court Petition Asserts Tamil Nadu Governor Must Invite TVK to Form Government
Plea in Supreme Court says Governor is ‘duty-bound’ to invite TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu
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A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court of India argues that the Tamil Nadu Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, is obligated to invite C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, to form the government as it holds the position of the single largest party. The petition emphasizes the need for the Governor to follow constitutional protocols in government formation.
- 01The petition claims the Governor is duty-bound to invite the TVK to form the government.
- 02C. Joseph Vijay is the president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the single largest party in Tamil Nadu.
- 03The petition argues that requiring a majority proof before the invitation contradicts constitutional protocols.
- 04It highlights that no pre-poll alliance holds a majority, making TVK the natural choice.
- 05The petition was filed by Ezhilarasi P., a TVK party member, through advocate A. Lakshminarayanan.
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On May 8, 2026, a writ petition was submitted to the Supreme Court of India, asserting that the Tamil Nadu Governor, Rajendra Arlekar, is 'duty-bound' to invite C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The petition, filed by Ezhilarasi P., a TVK member based in Chennai, argues that as the leader of the single largest party, Vijay should be invited to prove his majority in the assembly. It criticizes potential moves by the Governor to invite coalition parties instead, claiming such actions would undermine democracy and contradict the electorate's mandate. The petition emphasizes that requiring TVK to present letters of support from 118 MLAs before the invitation would violate established constitutional protocols. It calls for the correct sequence of inviting the party, swearing in the leader, and then conducting a floor test to confirm majority support.
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The outcome of this petition could significantly influence the political landscape in Tamil Nadu, determining which party forms the government following the elections.
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