Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 08 May 2026,Friday Politics
Actor-turned-politician Vijay crossed his first major political hurdle after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured support from smaller parties to touch the crucial 118-seat majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. TVK had initially won 108 seats in the 2026 elections and later gained backing from Congress, CPI, CPM, and VCK to form the government. The development ended days of political uncertainty and strengthened Vijay’s claim before Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The victory is being seen as a dramatic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, challenging the long-standing dominance of DMK and AIADMK. (PC: X)
