TVK chief Vijay likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor again

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening amid the ongoing political uncertainty over government formation in the state.

According to reports, Vijay is expected to meet the Governor at around 4:30 pm. This will reportedly be their third meeting since the results of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were announced.

The political deadlock continues three days after TVK emerged as the single-largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, falling 10 seats short of the majority mark of 118.

While TVK initially appeared set to stake claim to form the government with conditional support from the Congress, sources indicated that Governor Arlekar remains unconvinced that the party currently has the numbers required to prove majority on the Assembly floor.

Meanwhile, political speculation intensified over a possible alliance between long-time Dravidian rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent Vijay from coming to power.

Sources said any such arrangement would require support or approval from Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), both of whom are yet to announce a final stand.

Amid the developments, the BJP distanced itself from attempts to form a new government in Tamil Nadu.

In a letter, Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran said the party respected the people’s verdict and had not received a mandate to participate in government formation.

“The Tamil Nadu BJP does not want to be associated with any attempt to form a new government in Tamil Nadu,” he said, adding that the party would not support any formation attempting to form the government.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also weighed in on the issue, saying the single-largest party should be invited first to form the government as per Supreme Court principles.

“Vijay should be given a chance to form the government. If he can prove his numbers in the Assembly, then he will stay; otherwise he will have to resign,” Abdullah said.

Congress MP Jothimani criticised reports of a possible DMK-AIADMK understanding, questioning how two traditional political rivals could come together.

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar also termed the Congress decision to support TVK “dreadful” and called it an example of political opportunism.

The Tamil Nadu political situation remains fluid as parties continue discussions over possible alliances and support arrangements.