Tamil Nadu: TVK Set to Form Government as VCK Backs Vijay

Actor-politician Vijay is now poised to form the next government in Tamil Nadu after the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has extended unconditional support to his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

The support will now help TVK comfortably cross the majority mark after the party emerged as one of the biggest winners in the Assembly elections but initially fell short of the numbers needed to independently form the government.

VCK's backing has effectively ended the uncertainty around government formation and strengthened Vijay's position as the frontrunner for the Chief Minister's post. The VCK has now officially announced to support TVK.

TVK currently has 107 MLAs in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. Congress has pledged its five MLAs, while CPI and CPI(M) add two MLAs each. VCK contributes another two MLAs. Together, the bloc reaches 118 members, matching the majority mark needed to form a government after the fractured verdict of 4 May.

TVK's remarkable electoral performance has already reshaped Tamil Nadu politics, with Vijay's transition from cinema superstar to political leader becoming the defining story of the election. The party's rise disrupted the dominance of traditional Dravidian forces and placed TVK at the centre of coalition talks.

VCK's decision to support TVK is being viewed as a crucial turning point. The party holds significant influence in several constituencies and has long played an important role in alliance politics in Tamil Nadu.

Discussions are also underway regarding the possible timeline for Vijay's oath-taking ceremony, though no official announcement has been made yet.