TVK Congress Support & Governor Meeting: Major Updates on May 6, 2026 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Thalapathy Vijay is rapidly moving towards forming the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats. The biggest development today is the formal Congress support to TVK and preparations for Vijay’s meeting with the Governor.
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Congress Extends Conditional Support to TVKThe Indian National Congress has officially decided to back TVK for forming a secular government. Congress leaders, including Tamil Nadu Congress chief K. Selvaperunthagai and AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar, met Vijay at the TVK headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, and handed over a formal letter of support.
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Key Conditions by Congress:Keep “communal forces” that do not believe in the Constitution out of the alliance.
Expectation of 2 cabinet berths and key posts in the Vijay government.
Commitment to social justice, Periyar, Ambedkar, and Kamaraj ideals.
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With Congress’s 5 seats, the combined strength now stands at 113 — just 5 short of the 118 majority mark. TVK is actively reaching out to VCK, CPI, and CPM for additional support.
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Vijay to Meet Governor TodayVijay has formally written to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar staking claim to form the government. The Governor has confirmed he will meet the TVK chief today (May 6, 2026) evening.
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During the meeting, the Governor is expected to seek concrete proof of majority support. TVK is confident of presenting letters of support from allies shortly.Timeline Expectations:Possible swearing-in ceremony as early as May 7, 2026 (Thursday) at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.
Vijay has already been elected as the TVK Legislature Party Leader.
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Current Seat Tally (2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly)TVK: 108 seats
Congress: 5 seats (now supporting TVK)
DMK: ~59 seats
AIADMK: ~47 seats