Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) chief Vijay is likely to be sworn in as the Tamil nadu’s new Chief Minister on May 7, according to the ANI. The oath-taking ceremony is expected to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
Vijay’s political debut has been remarkable, with TVK emerging as the single-largest party in the 234-member Assembly by winning 108 seats. The result marks a major disruption to the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. However, TVK remains 10 seats short of the majority mark of 118.
TVK Falls Short In Majority
In the 234-member Assembly, a party requires 118 seats for a clear majority. With 108 seats, TVK is still 10 short of the mark.
Additionally, Vijay has won from two constituencies, Perambur and Tiruchi East, and will have to vacate one, reducing the party’s tally further. Moreover, once the government is formed, one Legislator will be appointed as Speaker, who does not vote under normal circumstances, effectively lowering the party’s strength in the House. Taking these factors into account, TVK will need the support of at least 12 additional MLAs to prove its majority.
To form the government, the party is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPI(M), and VCK, which could help it cross the majority threshold.
The election also dealt a major blow to outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin of the DMK, who lost the Kolathur seat to TVK’s V.S. Babu by 8,795 votes. The DMK managed to secure only 59 seats, marking a significant decline.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has accepted Stalin’s resignation along with that of his Council of Ministers, and has asked him to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the new government assumes office.
Vijay Breaks DMK-AIADMK Dominance
Vijay’s rise marks a historic moment, as Tamil Nadu is set to witness its first government outside the DMK-AIADMK dominance since June 1977. His victory also challenges the long-held perception about actors transitioning into politics, placing him alongside prominent actor-turned-leaders such as NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J. Jayalalithaa.
Meanwhile, key alliance leaders, including Thol Thirumavalavan, CPI(M) State Secretary Shanmugam, and CPI State Secretary Veerapandian, are expected to meet Stalin on Wednesday to discuss the next course of action.
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