Chennai: The suspense is finally over. Thalapathy Vijay, leader of the newly victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan this evening to formally stake his claim to form the next government.Handing over the letters of support from his 108 MLAs and the alliance partners (including the Congress), Vijay requested an invitation to take the oath of office. Sources within the Raj Bhavan confirmed that the Governor has accepted the claim and invited Vijay to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Key Highlights:
- The Numbers: TVK (108) + Congress (5) + Left Parties (4) takes the coalition comfortably past the majority mark of 118.
- The Ceremony: Scheduled for 10:00 AM, May 7, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
- Security: Chennai police have deployed over 5,000 personnel as lakhs of fans have already begun congregating around the stadium.
Speaking briefly to the press outside Raj Bhavan, Vijay flashed his signature thumbs-up and said, "This is a victory for the people. The work begins now."
