T.N. Governor asks TVK chief Vijay to produce proof of support of majority MLAs; Congress says ‘yes’ but AIADMK ‘no’
- On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay to produce letters demonstrating support from 118 MLAs after Vijay staked his claim to form the government in the 234-member Assembly.
- Although the TVK secured 108 seats in the recent election, the party remains short of the 118-seat threshold; Vijay presented support from 112 legislators, including five from Congress, yet the Governor declined citing inadequate numbers.
- AIADMK senior leader K.P. Munusamy told journalists that reports claiming the party would support the TVK "were not true," while Congress formally extended backing to Vijay, seeking a share in the government.
- Congress Lok Sabha MP Jothimani criticized the delay in government formation, asserting that the "Legislative Assembly is the place to prove majority" rather than the Governor's office.
- Communist Party of India leaders plan to hold internal meetings on Friday to determine their stance, while Vijay must vacate one of his two constituencies, reducing his party's effective strength.
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