Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday (May 11) met his predecessor and DMK chief M K Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following his party’s landmark Assembly election victory.&nbsp;The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after assuming office as chief minister and was described as a “courtesy call”. Stalin and his son, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, welcomed Vijay at the residence.&nbsp;“Honourable Mr Vijay, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and received my greetings. I extended to him my heartfelt congratulations as well as my advice,” Stalin wrote in a post on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சராகப் பொறுப்பேற்றுள்ள திரு. விஜய் அவர்கள் அரசியல் நாகரிகத்துடன் என்னைச் சந்தித்து வாழ்த்து பெற்றார். அவருக்கு என் அன்புநிறை வாழ்த்துகளையும், ஆலோசனைகளையும் வழங்கினேன்.<a href="https://twitter.com/TVKVijayHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TVKVijayHQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Udhaystalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Udhaystalin</a> <a href="https://t.co/aTmmqpoPtP">pic.twitter.com/aTmmqpoPtP</a>&mdash; M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) <a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin/status/2053789447058309161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Udhayanidhi Stalin also greeted Vijay with a handshake and hug on his arrival, while Stalin later embraced the new chief minister during the interaction. The leaders also exchanged silk shawls and bouquets.<h2>Stalin advises Vijay on Tamil Nadu’s financial position</h2>The meeting came weeks after a bitter electoral battle between Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ahead of the April 23 Assembly elections, which TVK went on to win.&nbsp;A day earlier, while congratulating Vijay on taking oath as chief minister, Stalin advised him against claiming that the state government lacked funds after Vijay announced plans to release a white paper on Tamil Nadu’s financial condition.&nbsp;“Don't start saying right away that the government has no money. It does have it. What’s needed is the will to give it to the people, and the ability to govern,” Stalin said.&nbsp;Referring to Vijay’s remarks on the state’s debt burden, Stalin added, “You yourself mentioned in your very first speech the accusation that ‘the previous government left behind a debt of 10 lakh crore rupees and emptied the treasury’... The debt level of Tamil Nadu is within the permitted limits”.

After nearly two years of a fierce political contest, the meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and assuming office as chief minister, and the visit was described as a “courtesy call”.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday (May 11) met his predecessor and DMK chief M K Stalin, a day after the actor-turned-politician was sworn in following his party’s landmark Assembly election victory. The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after assuming office as chief minister and was described as a “courtesy call”. Stalin and his son, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, welcomed Vijay at the residence. “Honourable Mr Vijay, who has assumed the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, met me with political courtesy and received my greetings. I extended to him my heartfelt congratulations as well as my advice,” Stalin wrote in a post on X.

After nearly two years of a fierce political contest, the meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and assuming office as chief minister, and the visit was described as a “courtesy call”.

From rivals to handshakes: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets MK Stalin a day after taking oath

Congress, the long-time ally of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has switched sides to Tamailaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to “work for the people of Tamil Nadu.” Tamil Nadu Congress leaders meet Vijay and felicitated him at the TVK Headquarters in Chennai. Reacting to the development, DMK's spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai has called the decision "myopic" and accused Rahul Gandhi-led party of having "backstabbed" INDIA alliance partners. With Congress' backing TVK's total tally becomes 111. Vijay has also reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI) and CPI (M), a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), seeking support to form the government. The CPI, VCK and CPI (M) won two seats each. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-elections-results-congress-extends-official-support-to-vijay-s-tvk-in-tamil-nadu-as-resort-politics-begin-what-is-magic-number-change-1778049497195">Resort politics begin: Can the magic number change?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Tamil Nadu Congress leaders meet TVK chief Vijay at the TVK Headquarters in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government. (Source: TVK) <a href="https://t.co/zH1N53g8in">pic.twitter.com/zH1N53g8in</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2051940904798482645?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<h2>Congress extends support to Vijay's TVK</h2>Tamil Nadu Congress has extended letter of support to Vijay's TVK. In the letter, it said that Vijay formally requested the Indian National Congress (INC) to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu. It said that the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government. As a condition, Congress has said that TVK should not ally with “any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India.” It said, “The Indian National Congress stands for, and is the founding political party for, secular, progressive and welfarist politics in India. It is our constitutional duty to respect, uphold and help fulfil this mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu. This alliance between the TVK and the Tamil Nadu Congress will strive to bring back Perunthalaivar Kamaraj's glory days of Tamil Nadu, with a strong commitment to Thanthai Periyar's social justice ideals and Dr. BR Ambedkar's constitutional ideals in the years and decades to come."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-elections-results-vijay-can-becomes-cm-tvk-falls-short-of-majority-4-options-governor-power-magic-number-floor-test-explained-1778034233739">How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED</a><h2>What DMK said?</h2>Speaking to press, Saravanan Annadurai said, “I think this is a very short-sighted, myopic stand taken by the Congress, which they will regret. The 2029 big elections are coming, where we were very confident that we will be able to remove the BJP. But now, because of this decision by the Congress, it has made them a very unstable partner. The perception that is out in the entire country is that Congress cannot be trusted.” He added, "Congress has offered its support to the TVK, and that is why we called it backstabbing... The Congress has decided to flip sides and support the TVK, and the reasons cited by them are not convincing. They say they want to keep the BJP and the RSS at bay, and that is why this call should be made... This is a full-hearted decision by the Congress, which is likely to send ripples across the country in the sense that there are other alliance partners. If Congress is going to be so untrustworthy, just within a day of the results, they are openly going against the mandate. What impact will it create in the minds of Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray and all the others? We have never failed the Congress," he added.<h2>Resort politics in Tamil Nadu</h2>Vijay has moved TVK MLAs in a private luxury resort in Mamallapuram. Over 50 MLAs are currently staying at the Four Points Star hotel in Poonjeri, Mamallapuram, and more TVK MLAs are expected to arrive through the day. To ensure security, a heavy police presence has been deployed around the resort, with increased surveillance in place.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Congress has shifted support from DMK to TVK, backing Vijay’s bid to form the Tamil Nadu government. DMK has slammed the move as a betrayal. Vijay is also reaching out to CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to secure numbers, signalling intense post-poll alliance negotiations.

Congress, the long-time ally of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has switched sides to Tamailaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to “work for the people of Tamil Nadu.” Tamil Nadu Congress leaders meet Vijay and felicitated him at the TVK Headquarters in Chennai. Reacting to the development, DMK's spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai has called the decision "myopic" and accused Rahul Gandhi-led party of having "backstabbed" INDIA alliance partners. With Congress' backing TVK's total tally becomes 111. Vijay has also reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI) and CPI (M), a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), seeking support to form the government. The CPI, VCK and CPI (M) won two seats each. Also Read: Resort politics begin: Can the magic number change?

Congress has shifted support from DMK to TVK, backing Vijay’s bid to form the Tamil Nadu government. DMK has slammed the move as a betrayal. Vijay is also reaching out to CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to secure numbers, signalling intense post-poll alliance negotiations.

Congress ditches DMK, allies with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu; Stalin's party call it betrayal for INDIA bloc

Tamil Nadu politics has heated up after the election results were announced making Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) the winner. Actor-turned politician Vijay now has to ally with smaller parties to form the government. Congress has extended its official support to Vijay's party. The actor-turned politician has also written to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for support. Meanwhile, to secure the number of his MLAs, Vijay has began what is known as 'resort politics.'<h2>Congress extends support to Vijay's TVK</h2>Tamil Nadu Congress has extended letter of support to Vijay's TVK. In the letter, it said that Vijay &nbsp;formally requested the Indian National Congress (INC) to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu. It said that the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government. As a condition, Congress has said that TVK should not ally with “any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India.” It said, “The Indian National Congress stands for, and is the founding political party for, secular, progressive and welfarist politics in India. It is our constitutional duty to respect, uphold and help fulfil this mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu. This alliance between the TVK and the Tamil Nadu Congress will strive to bring back Perunthalaivar Kamaraj's glory days of Tamil Nadu, with a strong commitment to Thanthai Periyar's social justice ideals and Dr. BR Ambedkar's constitutional ideals in the years and decades to come." &nbsp;Girish Chodankar said that the alliance between the two parties is built on mutual respect, a fair share of responsibilities, and a spirit of cooperation. He added that the partnership is not limited to forming the current government but is also intended to continue for future elections, including local body polls, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. He further stated that Vijay and Rahul Gandhi have jointly committed to honouring the mandate given by the people of Tamil Nadu and to working towards a secular and progressive government, with a focus on fulfilling the aspirations and promises made to the public, particularly the youth.<h2>Resort politics in Tamil Nadu</h2>Vijay has moved TVK MLAs in a private luxury resort in Mamallapuram. Over 50 MLAs are currently staying at the Four Points Star hotel in Poonjeri, Mamallapuram, and more TVK MLAs are expected to arrive through the day. To ensure security, a heavy police presence has been deployed around the resort, with increased surveillance in place.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-elections-results-vijay-can-becomes-cm-tvk-falls-short-of-majority-4-options-governor-power-magic-number-floor-test-explained-1778034233739"> How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED</a><h2>Can the magic number change in Tamil Nadu?</h2>Vijay is all set to stake his claim on the top post in Tamil Nadu after voters in the state overwhelmingly voted in his favour. With a poll debut with an impressive 108 seats, Vijay will meet Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6). However, in an assembly with 234 seats, Vijay's TVK falls 10 short of the majority mark of 118.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay contested from Perumbur and Trichy East, winning both the seats. So, Vijay will have to choose one seat for being the MLA. That reduces TVK's number to 107. Additionally, the ruling party will also have to appoint a speaker, which effectively brings the number down to 106. However, in both the cases, the magic number also changes. So, the effective strength of the House becomes 117. In any case, Vijay will have to ensure 117 mark to form the government. Now, with Congress' support the number becomes 111. Vijay has written to VCK that has 2 seats. If &nbsp;VCK supports TVK, the number becomes 113 - which is still 4 less than the magic mark.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-elections-results-vijay-can-becomes-cm-tvk-falls-short-of-majority-4-options-governor-power-magic-number-floor-test-explained-1778034233739"> How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED</a>&nbsp;The DMK finished second with 59 seats, while AIADMK comes third with 47 seats. Though, a clear mandate in favour of TVK, it falls short of an absolute majority on its own, making post-poll alliances crucial to forming the government. Among other parties, Congress wins 5 seats, followed by PMK with 4 seats. IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secure 2 seats each. Meanwhile, BJP, DMDK, and AMMK manage 1 seat each.

Vijay camps Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLAs in Mamallapuram resorts as alliance talks intensify. Karti Chidambaram confirms Congress support, boosting TVK’s bid to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil Nadu politics has heated up after the election results were announced making Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) the winner. Actor-turned politician Vijay now has to ally with smaller parties to form the government. Congress has extended its official support to Vijay's party. The actor-turned politician has also written to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for support. Meanwhile, to secure the number of his MLAs, Vijay has began what is known as 'resort politics.' Congress extends support to Vijay's TVK Tamil Nadu Congress has extended letter of support to Vijay's TVK. In the letter, it said that Vijay formally requested the Indian National Congress (INC) to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu. It said that the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the TVK to form the government. As a condition, Congress has said that TVK should not ally with “any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India.” It said, “The Indian National Congress stands for, and is the founding political party for, secular, progressive and welfarist politics in India. It is our constitutional duty to respect, uphold and help fulfil this mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu. This alliance between the TVK and the Tamil Nadu Congress will strive to bring back Perunthalaivar Kamaraj's glory days of Tamil Nadu, with a strong commitment to Thanthai Periyar's social justice ideals and Dr. BR Ambedkar's constitutional ideals in the years and decades to come." Girish Chodankar said that the alliance between the two parties is built on mutual respect, a fair share of responsibilities, and a spirit of cooperation. He added that the partnership is not limited to forming the current government but is also intended to continue for future elections, including local body polls, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. He further stated that Vijay and Rahul Gandhi have jointly committed to honouring the mandate given by the people of Tamil Nadu and to working towards a secular and progressive government, with a focus on fulfilling the aspirations and promises made to the public, particularly the youth. Resort politics in Tamil Nadu Vijay has moved TVK MLAs in a private luxury resort in Mamallapuram. Over 50 MLAs are currently staying at the Four Points Star hotel in Poonjeri, Mamallapuram, and more TVK MLAs are expected to arrive through the day. To ensure security, a heavy police presence has been deployed around the resort, with increased surveillance in place. Also Read: How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED Can the magic number change in Tamil Nadu? Vijay is all set to stake his claim on the top post in Tamil Nadu after voters in the state overwhelmingly voted in his favour. With a poll debut with an impressive 108 seats, Vijay will meet Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6). However, in an assembly with 234 seats, Vijay's TVK falls 10 short of the majority mark of 118. Vijay contested from Perumbur and Trichy East, winning both the seats. So, Vijay will have to choose one seat for being the MLA. That reduces TVK's number to 107. Additionally, the ruling party will also have to appoint a speaker, which effectively brings the number down to 106. However, in both the cases, the magic number also changes. So, the effective strength of the House becomes 117. In any case, Vijay will have to ensure 117 mark to form the government. Now, with Congress' support the number becomes 111. Vijay has written to VCK that has 2 seats. If VCK supports TVK, the number becomes 113 - which is still 4 less than the magic mark. Also Read: How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED The DMK finished second with 59 seats, while AIADMK comes third with 47 seats. Though, a clear mandate in favour of TVK, it falls short of an absolute majority on its own, making post-poll alliances crucial to forming the government. Among other parties, Congress wins 5 seats, followed by PMK with 4 seats. IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secure 2 seats each. Meanwhile, BJP, DMDK, and AMMK manage 1 seat each.

Vijay camps Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLAs in Mamallapuram resorts as alliance talks intensify. Karti Chidambaram confirms Congress support, boosting TVK’s bid to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

Congress extends official support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu as resort politics begin: Can the magic number change?

Actor-turned politician Vijay is all set to stake his claim on the top post in Tamil Nadu after voters in the state overwhelmingly voted in his favour. With a poll debut with an impressive 108 seats, Vijay will meet Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6). However, in an assembly with 234 seats, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) falls 10 short of the majority mark of 118. To become the ‘Thalapathy’ of the state, Vijay will have to bank on the allies. Congress, who won as many as 5 seats in the polls, and is an ally of MK Stalin-led DMK, has offered its support. Even if TVK and Congress join hands, the magic mark remains far. So what options does Vijay have?&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-brings-back-mgr-magic-in-tamil-nadu-election-result-kamal-hassan-trisha-jayalaitha-affair-thalapathy-vaathi-coming-tvk-who-will-be-tamil-nadu-cm-1777898435333">Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay brings back MGR magic - Is his story similar to AIADMK founder?</a><h2>Options in front of Vijay and the number game for TVK</h2>When Vijay meets the governor to submit his claim to form the government, the governor will ask him to show a proof of numbers. If TVK manages to garner support of smaller parties and reach the magic figure of 118, the governor will invite him to form the government. That's a cakewalk scenario, which has not been the most ideal one in times of fractured mandate in any state.&nbsp;&nbsp;Second, if Vijay and TVK manages to convince the governor that they have the required numbers, the governor may let them form the government but they would be forced to prove their numbers in the Assembly floor test. A floor test in a State Legislative Assembly is conducted under Article 174 and Article 175(2), as it provides power to the governor to summon the House for a confidence vote.&nbsp;Third, the governor, if not convinced that the single largest party has the required number of seats, can invite the second largest party to form the government. In this case, the DMK with only 59 seats is the second largest party. Here, the governor's discretionary power derived from Article 163 and Article 164 of the Indian Constitution comes to play. The drill remains the same for DMK too. They will have to prove their majority in a floor test.&nbsp;<h2>Number game for TVK</h2>TVK won 108 seats. But, its leader Vijay contested from Perumbur and Trichy East, winning both the seats. So, Vijay will have to choose one seat for being the MLA. That reduces TVK's number to 107. Additionally, the ruling party will also have to appoint a speaker, which effectively brings the number down to 106. However, in both the cases, the magic number also changes. So, the effective strength of the House becomes 117. In any case, Vijay will have to ensure 117 mark to form the government.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another hack that Vijay can use in his favour is ensuring the absence of elected representatives. On the day of floor test, the magic number is calculated on the basis of members present in the House, plus 1. This rule has often paved way to what we know in Indian politics as ‘resort politics’. Before the floor test, parties keep their MLAs in resorts and hotels to avoid poaching and ensure their presence during floor test. If Vijay manages absence of a few elected representatives of smaller parties to not attend the floor test, the magic number can reduce, thus helping his TVK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/will-be-taking-over-csk-chennai-super-kings-dhoni-in-popularity-prashant-kishor-popular-bihari-in-tamil-nadu-elections-tn-election-result-vijay-s-win-1777895743943">'I will be taking over Dhoni in popularity': Prashant Kishor wanted to be most popular Bihari in Tamil Nadu after Vijay's win</a><h2>What is Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Results?</h2>In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured a decisive victory with 108 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the 234-member Assembly. The DMK finishes second with 59 seats, while AIADMK comes third with 47 seats. Though, a clear mandate in favour of TVK, it falls short of an absolute majority on its own, making post-poll alliances crucial to forming the government. Among other parties, Congress wins 5 seats, followed by PMK with 4 seats. IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secure 2 seats each. Meanwhile, BJP, DMDK, and AMMK manage 1 seat each.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but is short of majority.  Vijay must secure allies or win a floor test to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

Actor-turned politician Vijay is all set to stake his claim on the top post in Tamil Nadu after voters in the state overwhelmingly voted in his favour. With a poll debut with an impressive 108 seats, Vijay will meet Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6). However, in an assembly with 234 seats, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) falls 10 short of the majority mark of 118. To become the ‘Thalapathy’ of the state, Vijay will have to bank on the allies. Congress, who won as many as 5 seats in the polls, and is an ally of MK Stalin-led DMK, has offered its support. Even if TVK and Congress join hands, the magic mark remains far. So what options does Vijay have? Also Read: Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay brings back MGR magic - Is his story similar to AIADMK founder? Options in front of Vijay and the number game for TVK When Vijay meets the governor to submit his claim to form the government, the governor will ask him to show a proof of numbers. If TVK manages to garner support of smaller parties and reach the magic figure of 118, the governor will invite him to form the government. That's a cakewalk scenario, which has not been the most ideal one in times of fractured mandate in any state. Second, if Vijay and TVK manages to convince the governor that they have the required numbers, the governor may let them form the government but they would be forced to prove their numbers in the Assembly floor test. A floor test in a State Legislative Assembly is conducted under Article 174 and Article 175(2), as it provides power to the governor to summon the House for a confidence vote. Third, the governor, if not convinced that the single largest party has the required number of seats, can invite the second largest party to form the government. In this case, the DMK with only 59 seats is the second largest party. Here, the governor's discretionary power derived from Article 163 and Article 164 of the Indian Constitution comes to play. The drill remains the same for DMK too. They will have to prove their majority in a floor test. Number game for TVK TVK won 108 seats. But, its leader Vijay contested from Perumbur and Trichy East, winning both the seats. So, Vijay will have to choose one seat for being the MLA. That reduces TVK's number to 107. Additionally, the ruling party will also have to appoint a speaker, which effectively brings the number down to 106. However, in both the cases, the magic number also changes. So, the effective strength of the House becomes 117. In any case, Vijay will have to ensure 117 mark to form the government. Another hack that Vijay can use in his favour is ensuring the absence of elected representatives. On the day of floor test, the magic number is calculated on the basis of members present in the House, plus 1. This rule has often paved way to what we know in Indian politics as ‘resort politics’. Before the floor test, parties keep their MLAs in resorts and hotels to avoid poaching and ensure their presence during floor test. If Vijay manages absence of a few elected representatives of smaller parties to not attend the floor test, the magic number can reduce, thus helping his TVK. Also Read: 'I will be taking over Dhoni in popularity': Prashant Kishor wanted to be most popular Bihari in Tamil Nadu after Vijay's win What is Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Results? In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured a decisive victory with 108 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the 234-member Assembly. The DMK finishes second with 59 seats, while AIADMK comes third with 47 seats. Though, a clear mandate in favour of TVK, it falls short of an absolute majority on its own, making post-poll alliances crucial to forming the government. Among other parties, Congress wins 5 seats, followed by PMK with 4 seats. IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secure 2 seats each. Meanwhile, BJP, DMDK, and AMMK manage 1 seat each.

Vijay’s TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but is short of majority in Tamil Nadu Elections. The party will have to now prove their majority to form the government. Here, we discuss all the options available to Vijay to become the CM

How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Results has made actor-turned-politician Vijay the ‘Thalapathy’ of the state. While it is a celebration day for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has more than one reason to mourn: the most embarrassing being the defeat of Chief Minister MK Stalin from his stronghold of Kolathur. TVK's VS Babu became the man to end Stalin's 15-year reign in the constituency. Not only this, Stalin will be out of the Assembly first time since 1989. Stalin made a poll debut poll in 1984 from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency but lost. Thereafter, he made a comeback in 1989 and has won every elections since then. He won four times from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency and three times from Kolathur. Interestingly, the man who defeated him worked with him years ago.&nbsp;<h2>Who is VS Babu?</h2>VS Babu began his political career in Stalin's DMK, and rose up the ranks to become North Chennai district secretary of the party. According to reports, he became a trustworthy name in Chennai’s urban political landscape. He entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2006 after winning the Purasawalkam seat. When Stalin shifted his base from Thousand Lights to Kolathur, he was the campaign manager. Though, Stalin won, his margin was narrow (2,734 votes). The DMK leadership blamed Babu for the poor performance and removed him from his party post, replacing him with PK Sekar Babu. Internal conflict in the party led to disagreements and he was removed from other party responsibilities and eventually exited the DMK in 2011. He later had a brief association with the AIADMK before making another political shift ahead of the 2026 elections. In February 2026, he joined Vijay's TVK.

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&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/vijay-brings-back-mgr-magic-in-tamil-nadu-election-result-kamal-hassan-trisha-jayalaitha-affair-thalapathy-vaathi-coming-tvk-who-will-be-tamil-nadu-cm-1777898435333">Tamil Nadu Election Results: Vijay brings back MGR magic - Is his story similar to AIADMK founder?</a><h2>Stalin's defeat</h2>Stalin was defeated by Babu by a margin of 8795 votes. Stalin formally conceded defeat and congratulated the winners. "We bow to and accept the verdict of the people. Congratulations to the victors! In the past five years, we have created numerous projects and provided good governance to the people of Tamil Nadu. We have elevated Tamil Nadu in every way. In the electoral arena, we sought votes only by speaking of our achievements" he wrote in a post on X. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said that the party has begun reviewing the reasons behind outgoing the DMK chief was defeated.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-winners-who-won-who-lost-full-list-of-constituency-wise-results-1777871942459">Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost</a><h2>What is the final tally of Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections?</h2>In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has secured a decisive victory with 108 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the 234-member Assembly. The DMK finishes second with 59 seats, while AIADMK comes third with 47 seats. Though, a clear mandate in favour of TVK, it falls short of an absolute majority on its own, making post-poll alliances crucial to forming the government. Among other parties, Congress wins 5 seats, followed by PMK with 4 seats. IUML, CPI, VCK, and CPI(M) secure 2 seats each. Meanwhile, BJP, DMDK, and AMMK manage 1 seat each.&nbsp;

Vijay’s TVK sweeps Tamil Nadu as the largest party with 108 seats, while a major shock comes with MK Stalin losing Kolathur to former aide V.S. Babu. DMK drops to 59 seats, AIADMK gets 47, and the fractured mandate makes alliances crucial for government formation.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Results has made actor-turned-politician Vijay the ‘Thalapathy’ of the state. While it is a celebration day for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has more than one reason to mourn: the most embarrassing being the defeat of Chief Minister MK Stalin from his stronghold of Kolathur. TVK's VS Babu became the man to end Stalin's 15-year reign in the constituency. Not only this, Stalin will be out of the Assembly first time since 1989. Stalin made a poll debut poll in 1984 from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency but lost. Thereafter, he made a comeback in 1989 and has won every elections since then. He won four times from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency and three times from Kolathur. Interestingly, the man who defeated him worked with him years ago. Who is VS Babu? VS Babu began his political career in Stalin's DMK, and rose up the ranks to become North Chennai district secretary of the party. According to reports, he became a trustworthy name in Chennai’s urban political landscape. He entered the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2006 after winning the Purasawalkam seat. When Stalin shifted his base from Thousand Lights to Kolathur, he was the campaign manager. Though, Stalin won, his margin was narrow (2,734 votes). The DMK leadership blamed Babu for the poor performance and removed him from his party post, replacing him with PK Sekar Babu. Internal conflict in the party led to disagreements and he was removed from other party responsibilities and eventually exited the DMK in 2011. He later had a brief association with the AIADMK before making another political shift ahead of the 2026 elections. In February 2026, he joined Vijay's TVK.

Vijay’s TVK sweeps Tamil Nadu as the largest party with 108 seats, while a major shock comes with MK Stalin losing Kolathur to former aide VS Babu. DMK drops to 59 seats, AIADMK gets 47, and the fractured mandate makes alliances crucial for government formation.

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