Cong. offers support to TVK but with condition

Cong. offers support to TVK but with condition

06.05.2026. THE HINDU E PAPER

Being the leader of the single-largest party, Mr. Vijay is likely to either stake claim or seek additional time to form the government. It remains to be seen if he would seek the support of any other allies of the DMK or AIADMK to prove his majority.

On Tuesday morning, the actor-turned politician held a meeting with TVK’s MLA-designates at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, where he was elected as the legislature party leader.

Now, the focus is on which Assembly segment Mr. Vijay will retain, and, if he forms the government, who will be part of his Council of Ministers and their portfolios.

Meanwhile, Mr. Vijay sent clear signals to the BJP-led Union government. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory message, Mr. Vijay, in a post on X, thanked him and said, “The well-being of our people remains our only goal. Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State’s progress and the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu. We look forward to the Union government’s support in this endeavour.”

Replying to Mr. Gandhi’s greetings, he said, “We shall remain committed to excellence in public service and preserving the cultural ethos of our State, which requires collective cooperation. Beyond politics, we shall prioritise the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.”

(With inputs from B. Kolappan and Udhav Naig)