TVK Member Approaches SC Seeking Governor Arlekar's Nod For Vijay To Form Govt In Tamil Nadu
· Free Press Journal
A member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite actor-politician Vijay and his party to form the government in the state. The plea argues that TVK, having emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, should be given the first opportunity to stake a claim.
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However, sources close to the TVK have denied that the party itself filed any plea before the apex court seeking directions to the Governor of Tamil Nadu to invite C. Joseph Vijay to form the government in the state. The clarification came after Ezhilarasi K., claiming to be an active member of the party, moved the Supreme Court of India.
TVK Reaches Majority Mark Of 118 Seats As Left Parties, VCK Extend 10-Seat Support; Vijay Set To Stake Claim To Form Government#BREAKING A member of the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party has filed a writ petition in the #SupremeCourt seeking to direct the Tamil Nadu Governor to invite actor Vijay's @TVKVijayHQ party to form the State Government, as the largest party.#TVK #Vijay #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/VtUXLcJVXa
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Sources close to the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) have denied that the party has filed any plea before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Tamil Nadu governor inviting actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
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The legal move comes after Vijay’s party edged closer to the majority mark following support from Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). The backing has significantly strengthened TVK’s position in the 234-member Assembly.
TVK emerged as the single largest party in the state Assembly elections by winning 108 seats, though it initially fell short of the majority mark of 118. The result triggered intense negotiations and alliance-building efforts, with the party reaching out to former allies of the DMK, including CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, to secure the numbers needed to form the government.
Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has urged the Governor to take immediate steps to facilitate the formation of a new government in the state. In a post on X, Stalin said that the existing Legislative Assembly had already been dissolved and the Governor had issued the proclamation to that effect.
Tamil Nadu Political Crisis: 'I Will Continue Hunger Strike,' Says TVK Supporter Urging Vijay To Be Sworn In As CMOutgoing Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin tweets, "...The existing Legislative Assembly has already been dissolved, and the Governor has issued the proclamation to that effect. In such a situation, it is not only the compulsion of the times but also the most important duty of democracy… pic.twitter.com/njFWFXqXsW
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He added that, under such circumstances, it was both “the compulsion of the times” and “the most important duty of democracy” to ensure that a new government is formed so that the newly elected MLAs can take oath and work towards the welfare of the state.
Stalin further said that, on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), he was requesting the Governor to take immediate action in accordance with the Constitution to avoid any delay in the formation of the new administration.