Tamil Nadu's new era: Vijay to become next CM as TVK gets Governor's nod
Tamil Nadu new CM: TVK had emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, but had fallen short of the majority mark. However, now with the support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, Vijay has successfully crossed the majority threshold.
by Zee Media Bureau · Zee NewsTamil Nadu new CM: Actor-turned politician and TVK Chief Vijay has finally received the nod from the Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday to form a government in the state after attaining a majority. The TVK chief met with the Governor at Lok Bhavan and staked claims to form the government.
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Vijay's TVK had emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, but had fallen short of the majority mark of 118 required to form the government independently.
However, now, with the support of Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Vijay has successfully crossed the majority threshold.
The CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, which won 2 seats each, extended their support to TVK, taking the tally of the party to the majority mark in the 234-member assembly, along with the 5 seats from Congress.
(with ANI inputs)