The swearing-in ceremony of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is uncertain, with sources indicating that Governor Rajendra Arlekar is not yet convinced that TVK has
the required numbers to form the government.
As per sources in Lok Bhavan, the Governor has sought clarity on the strength of the actor-turned-politician’s party, which has staked a claim to form the government after emerging as the single largest party in the recently held assembly polls.
TVK currently has 108 MLAs, along with the support of five legislators from the Congress. However, this still falls short of the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. There is still no clarity on further backing, with parties like the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which has two MLAs, yet to take a final call.
Sources said the Governor has made it clear that the swearing-in can only take place once Vijay demonstrates the required majority. With time running out, Vijay will have to quickly gather additional support from other parties or independents if he hopes to take oath as Chief Minister tomorrow.
This is a developing story
