Congress mulls serving to Vijay type ‘secular’ govt in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for assist
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, searching for assist to type the federal government in Tamil Nadu, because the debutant emerged as the one largest social gathering in the Assembly, profitable 108 seats, falling quick of a easy majority in the 234-member House.
The nationwide social gathering, which gained 5 seats, hinted it may lengthen assist. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee common secretary Okay.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing.
According to TVK sources, Vijay and senior leaders of the social gathering have sought an appointment to satisfy Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
Being the chief of the one largest social gathering, Vijay is more likely to both stake a declare or search further time to type authorities. It stays to be seen whether or not Vijay would search the assist of some other allies of the DMK or the AIADMK to show his majority.
