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TVK’s Vijay stakes claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Updated On: 06 May, 2026 08:25 AM IST | Chennai | Agencies
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has staked claim to form the government after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emerged as the single largest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with 108 seats, falling short of the 118 needed for a majority

TVK chief Vijay celebrates after winning in Tamil Nadu polls. PIC/PTI
A day after the counting of votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, focus turned towards government formation as Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay-led TVK emerged as the single largest party.
As the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 108 seats in the 234-member legislative Assembly, lacking a majority.
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