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- Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Could 10.
- CM-designate Vijay should search meeting vote of confidence by Could 13.
TVK Chief Vijay is all set to take the oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Could 10 at 10 am, in accordance with the assertion launched by Lok Bhavan. Within the assertion, the Lok Bhavan additionally mentioned that CM-designate Vijay have to hunt the vote of confidence of the Meeting on or earlier than 13 Could.
Earlier on Saturday, Vijay met Governor and submitted the letters obtained from the Indian Nationwide Congress, Communist Social gathering of India, Communist Social gathering of India (Marxist), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, who prolonged their assist to type the Authorities underneath his management.
“The Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu has appointed Thiru C. Joseph Vijay because the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and invited him to type the Ministry. The Hon’ble Governor has directed the Chief Minister- designate to hunt the vote of confidence of the Meeting on or earlier than thirteenth Could 2026. The swearing-in ceremony shall be held at Nehru Stadium, Chennai on tenth Could 2026 at 10 A.M.
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Left Extends Assist To TVK
The Congress turned the primary main occasion to formally again TVK, breaking away from the defeated DMK-led alliance on Could 6. In a press release issued by Tamil Nadu AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar, the occasion introduced assist for Vijay whereas putting a situation that “communal forces” ought to stay exterior the alliance — an obvious reference to the BJP.
The CPI and CPI(M) quickly adopted with formal assist after holding inside consultations. Each events mentioned backing TVK was essential to uphold democratic rules and stop any oblique route for the BJP to realize affect in Tamil Nadu politics regardless of successful just one seat within the Meeting.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), whose two MLAs in the end pushed TVK previous the midway mark, made its reasoning specific. Social gathering chief Thol. Thirumavalavan mentioned the assist was prolonged primarily to keep away from President’s Rule and guarantee a secure authorities.
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In a politically uncommon transfer, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) additionally backed TVK whereas concurrently declaring that it will proceed to stay a part of the DMK-led alliance.
With assist from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, TVK’s power rose to 120 MLAs, comfortably crossing the 118-seat majority mark.
Governor Holds Floor Earlier than Relenting
Regardless of TVK securing the numbers, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar initially refused to instantly invite Vijay to type the federal government, insisting on written proof of majority assist.
Vijay reportedly met the Governor a number of occasions over three days, every assembly ending and not using a formal invitation. The delay sparked criticism from opposition leaders and constitutional consultants, who argued that the one largest occasion ought to be allowed to show its majority on the Meeting flooring.
On Saturday night, after receiving the ultimate letters of assist, Vijay met the Governor once more. Arlekar, who had been scheduled to journey to Kerala, cancelled his go to and met the TVK delegation at Raj Bhavan round 6.30 pm, signalling a breakthrough within the extended political impasse.
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