Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party, winning 108 seats, but fell 10 short of a majority. (Photo: PTI)

Vijay's TVK warns all 107 MLAs will resign if DMK, AIADMK form govt: Sources

TVK faces mounting pressure as support remains uncertain, with VCK and Left undecided. Party weighs drastic options and insists it deserves first chance to form government as the single-largest bloc.

by · India Today

In Short

  • TVK upset over reports of DMK and AIADMK holding talks to form govt
  • Vijay's party suspects tacit DMK-AIADMK alliance against it
  • TVK-Congress alliance at 112; six short of majority as govt formation hangs

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) may consider a mass resignation of all its 107 MLAs if either MK Stalin’s DMK or Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK moves to stake claim to form the government, party sources indicated on Thursday, signalling growing unease within Vijay’s camp amid the ongoing political stalemate.

The warning, though not officially articulated by Vijay himself, reflects rising frustration inside the party as post-poll negotiations remain inconclusive and the numbers game continues to stall government formation.

According to sources, the TVK leadership is particularly upset over what it believes is a tacit alignment between the DMK and AIADMK to prevent Vijay from taking office, despite his party emerging as the single-largest formation in the Assembly.

Leaders see recent political signals from both Dravidian majors as an attempt to keep TVK out of power, even as neither party has the numbers to independently form a government.

“The mandate is fractured, but the largest party cannot be ignored,” a senior TVK functionary said, capturing the mood within the camp.

The TVK won 108 seats in the Assembly elections, including two victories by Vijay. With one seat expected to be vacated, the party’s effective strength stands at 107 MLAs.

It has the backing of the Congress, which adds five more members, taking the tally to 112—still short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member House.

The party has been actively reaching out to smaller players, including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), the Left parties and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), but a firm commitment has not yet come through.

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