As actor-turned-politician Vijay looks to secure allies ahead of his scheduled oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Indian National Congress on Tuesday (May 5) confirmed that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief has sought its support to form the government in the state.&nbsp;Citing sources, India Today reported that the Congress passed a resolution during a virtual meeting to discuss a possible alliance with the two-year-old party. The party is likely to seek two Cabinet berths along with chairperson posts in government boards.&nbsp;A formal letter of support is expected to be issued on Wednesday. Following this, Congress MLAs are likely to meet Vijay at Panaiyur, the current hub of TVK’s political operations, the report added.&nbsp;In a post on X, the Congress said, “TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congress’s support to form a government.” The party added that the electoral mandate in Tamil Nadu favours a secular government committed to protecting the Constitution “in letter and spirit” and asserted that it is determined not to allow the BJP “and its proxies” to influence governance in the state. It also noted Vijay’s reference to drawing inspiration from Perunthalaivar Kamaraj.&nbsp;The Congress said its leadership has asked the Tamil Nadu unit to take a final call on the request, keeping in view the public mandate reflected in the election results.&nbsp;The development follows reports by ANI that Vijay is set to take oath as Chief Minister on May 7 after TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, falling 10 short of the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congress&#39; (INC) support to form a government in Tamil Nadu. The INC is clear that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government, committed to protecting the Constitution in letter and spirit. The INC is… <a href="https://t.co/f6fhCDZGFs">pic.twitter.com/f6fhCDZGFs</a>&mdash; Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/2051686082467807401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Party sources told ANI that TVK has initiated discussions with potential allies to secure the required numbers. The party is likely to reach out to smaller parties, including the Congress, PMK, Left parties, CPM and VCK, to cross the majority threshold.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tvk-chief-vijay-to-take-oath-as-tamil-nadu-chief-minister-on-may-7-report-1777989411544">TVK Chief Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 7: Report</a>&nbsp;Reacting to the alliance possibility, Congress leader Girish Chodankar said the party leadership would take a final decision. “The people of Tamil Nadu voted for change. Especially youngsters and women have backed TVK, which explains the numbers. I have submitted my report to our leadership,” he said.&nbsp;TVK has also sought time from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to meet him as part of the government formation process, ANI reported.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Vijay thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his call and support. In a post on X, he said, “My sincere thanks to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for the call and kind wishes. We shall remain committed to excellence in public service and preserving the cultural ethos of our state. Beyond politics, we will prioritise the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.”

The Congress said it is determined not to allow the BJP and its proxies to run the government of Tamil Nadu in any manner, adding that Thiru Vijay has spoken about drawing inspiration from Perunthalaivar Kamaraj.

As actor-turned-politician Vijay looks to secure allies ahead of his scheduled oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, the Indian National Congress on Tuesday (May 5) confirmed that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief has sought its support to form the government in the state. Citing sources, India Today reported that the Congress passed a resolution during a virtual meeting to discuss a possible alliance with the two-year-old party. The party is likely to seek two Cabinet berths along with chairperson posts in government boards. A formal letter of support is expected to be issued on Wednesday. Following this, Congress MLAs are likely to meet Vijay at Panaiyur, the current hub of TVK’s political operations, the report added. In a post on X, the Congress said, “TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congress’s support to form a government.” The party added that the electoral mandate in Tamil Nadu favours a secular government committed to protecting the Constitution “in letter and spirit” and asserted that it is determined not to allow the BJP “and its proxies” to influence governance in the state. It also noted Vijay’s reference to drawing inspiration from Perunthalaivar Kamaraj. The Congress said its leadership has asked the Tamil Nadu unit to take a final call on the request, keeping in view the public mandate reflected in the election results. The development follows reports by ANI that Vijay is set to take oath as Chief Minister on May 7 after TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, falling 10 short of the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.

The Congress said it is determined not to allow the BJP and its proxies to run the government of Tamil Nadu in any manner, adding that Thiru Vijay has spoken about drawing inspiration from Perunthalaivar Kamaraj.

Congress extends support to Vijay after TVK president sought backing ahead of May 7 Tamil Nadu CM oath

On May 4, the results of the 2026 Assembly elections for four states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, were declared. Indeed, the outcomes are set to reshape the political landscape in several ways. Among them, the most surprising development was superstar Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), securing a massive victory in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;Emerging as the biggest party in Tamil Nadu, the newly formed party, which contested in the elections for the first time, secured over 100 seats with the actor winning both Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. A day after a landslide win, the actor has shared his first statement as he responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message.<h2>Vijay's first statement after winning: 'Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State's progress.''</h2>&nbsp;On Tuesday, PM Modi congratulated TVK on their impressive performance in the state election.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you, Hon&#39;ble <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a>, for your greetings. The well-being of our people remains our only goal. ​Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State&#39;s progress and the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu. We look forward to the Union Government’s support in this endeavor. <a href="https://t.co/EO4h8qC0hF">https://t.co/EO4h8qC0hF</a>&mdash; TVK Vijay (@TVKVijayHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/TVKVijayHQ/status/2051630839407231444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Responding to the post, Vijay, in his first statement post the win wrote,'' Thank you, Hon'ble @PMOIndia, for your greetings. The well-being of our people remains our only goal.''&nbsp;Also read<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tn07cm2026-did-goat-predict-vijay-s-political-win-car-number-theory-goes-viral-1777984581826">: Did GOAT predict Vijay’s political win? Car number theory goes viral</a>&nbsp;''​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,'' he wrote further.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Tamil Nadu | TVK chief Vijay acknowleges the crowd present outside his parents house in Chennai. His party has secured maximum lead in Tamil Nadu elections. <a href="https://t.co/3gkkRNyYfS">pic.twitter.com/3gkkRNyYfS</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2051291519274147959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Monday evening, Vijay made his first appearance to greet his fans and supporters outside his parents’ residence in Chennai.&nbsp;&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>Vijay's historic win, 108 seats out of 234</h2>Scripting history, Vijay's win is a landmark moment in the political history of Tamil Nadu. For the first time in the state, a government will be formed outside the DMK and AIADMK.&nbsp;In its debut election, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won the election with flying colours. Defeating DMK and AIADMK, TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state, winning 108 seats out of 234.&nbsp;The state is now set to step into the new chapter of politics, and the actor turned politician is set to be sworn in as the next Chief Minister on May 7, a new agency, ANI reported, citing sources.&nbsp;The swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. No official statement has been released on this yet.&nbsp;

Vijay, who ruled the millions of hearts with his performance on screen, has made his debut in the world of politics with an outstanding win in the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. 

On May 4, the results of the 2026 Assembly elections for four states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam, were declared. Indeed, the outcomes are set to reshape the political landscape in several ways. Among them, the most surprising development was superstar Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), securing a massive victory in Tamil Nadu. Emerging as the biggest party in Tamil Nadu, the newly formed party, which contested in the elections for the first time, secured over 100 seats with the actor winning both Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. A day after a landslide win, the actor has shared his first statement as he responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message. Vijay's first statement after winning: 'Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State's progress.'' On Tuesday, PM Modi congratulated TVK on their impressive performance in the state election.

Vijay, who ruled the millions of hearts with his performance on screen, has made his debut in the world of politics with an outstanding win in the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Vijay's first statement post TVK win in Tamil Nadu, thanks PM Narendra Modi: 'Well-being of our people remains our only goal'

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued his political outreach on Tuesday, a day after his party emerged just short of a majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.&nbsp;As part of his public engagements, Vijay paid tribute to prominent social reformers by garlanding the statues of Periyar E V Ramasamy and Dr B R Ambedkar. The move is widely seen in political circles as an effort to position himself within the state’s long-standing Dravidian and social justice tradition.&nbsp;Vijay came to power by dislodging the DMK led by MK Stalin, which emerged from the Dravidian movement in the 1960s. Notably, sitting CM MK Stalin lost his seat to TVK candidate VS Babu. The opposition AIADMK, which also remained a powerful alternative to the DMK and ruled the state for over 30 years, is also a Dravidian party and follows the ideology of founder M G Ramachandran and late leader Jayalalithaa.&nbsp;The trailblazer surprised the country with a massive verdict in his maiden elections, with TVK securing 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, falling 10 seats short of the 118 required for a simple majority. The party is now expected to explore alliances to form the government.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-never-seen-such-rigged-polls-in-my-life-mamata-banerjee-accuses-bjp-ec-of-collusion-after-bengal-loss-1777979081617">'I will not resign, I did not lose': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, EC of collusion after Bengal loss</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the TVK chief thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the most likely partner for the formation of a government, despite having only 5 seats to offer. Vijay wrote on X, "My sincere thanks to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for the call and kind wishes! 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."&nbsp;He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, "Thank you, Hon'ble @PMOIndia, for your greetings. 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."&nbsp;He made this statement while responding to Modi's tweet in which the Prime Minister wrote, "Congratulations to TVK and Thiru Vijay on their impressive performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. I wish them the very best in their service to the people of the state."

The shape of the upcoming government in the state remains unclear as TVK will need an alliance or support from other parties to reach the halfway mark in the Assembly.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued his political outreach on Tuesday, a day after his party emerged just short of a majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. As part of his public engagements, Vijay paid tribute to prominent social reformers by garlanding the statues of Periyar E V Ramasamy and Dr B R Ambedkar. The move is widely seen in political circles as an effort to position himself within the state’s long-standing Dravidian and social justice tradition. Vijay came to power by dislodging the DMK led by MK Stalin, which emerged from the Dravidian movement in the 1960s. Notably, sitting CM MK Stalin lost his seat to TVK candidate VS Babu. The opposition AIADMK, which also remained a powerful alternative to the DMK and ruled the state for over 30 years, is also a Dravidian party and follows the ideology of founder M G Ramachandran and late leader Jayalalithaa. The trailblazer surprised the country with a massive verdict in his maiden elections, with TVK securing 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, falling 10 seats short of the 118 required for a simple majority. The party is now expected to explore alliances to form the government. Also Read: 'I will not resign, I did not lose': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, EC of collusion after Bengal loss Meanwhile, the TVK chief thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the most likely partner for the formation of a government, despite having only 5 seats to offer. Vijay wrote on X, "My sincere thanks to the Honourable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for the call and kind wishes! 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." He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, "Thank you, Hon'ble @PMOIndia, for your greetings. 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." He made this statement while responding to Modi's tweet in which the Prime Minister wrote, "Congratulations to TVK and Thiru Vijay on their impressive performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. I wish them the very best in their service to the people of the state."

The shape of the upcoming government in the state remains unclear as TVK will need an alliance or support from other parties to reach the halfway mark in the Assembly.

TVK Chief Vijay pays floral tribute to EV Ramasamy Periyar at Chennai party office after election win

Shortly after kickstarting his campaign tour for the Tamil Nadu elections on Monday, (March 30), actor-politician Vijay complained of "complete absence of Police deployment and security" for his convoy in Chennai. This morning, Vijay conducted a campaign at Perambur in Chennai, which is among the two constituencies that he is contesting in. Tamil Nadu is to vote on 23rd April.&nbsp;The complaint from Vijay's party alleged that there was no traffic police deployment and security arrangement for his campaign, despite it being a scheduled and approved plan.Due to the overwhelming response and large gathering of the general public on the roads, the campaign vehicles have been rendered completely standstill. The convoy has not been able to move even from the first spot (Perambur) to the second spot (Kolathur). This has brought the entire campaign movement to a halt, it was mentioned.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-rupee-slides-below-95-against-dollar-for-first-time-amid-escalating-west-asia-conflict-1774869289979">Indian rupee slides below 95 against dollar for first time amid escalating West Asia conflict</a>&nbsp;"Before performing a good deed, I wanted to start it in the presence of those who like us. I could do it from anywhere in Tamil Nadu. But we are starting at our very doorstep," Vijay told his fans and followers at Perambur. Following this, he filed his nomination to contest from Perambur.&nbsp;"This lack of basic police protection and traffic regulation poses a serious risk of public safety, creates unnecessary chaos, and severely disrupts the legitimate election campaigning process of a registered political party and its leader. It also raises concerns about unequal treatment and possible administrative bias during the ongoing election process," Vijay's party alleged.&nbsp;Further, the party requested the Election Commission of India to look into the matter and direct the Chennai Police to provide adequate police personnel and proper traffic management for Vijay's campaign convoy and public meetings. It was also requested that necessary action be taken against the concerned officials for failing to provide basic security and traffic arrangements during the election campaign.&nbsp;A popular actor for more than three decades, Vijay and his party are making their electoral debut in the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls. A major tragedy had unfolded in September 2025, at Vijay's campaign at Karur in Tamil Nadu. The stampede there had left 41 attendees dead and many more injured. &nbsp;

The complaint from Vijay's party alleged that there was no traffic police deployment and security arrangement for his campaign, despite it being a scheduled and approved plan.

Shortly after kickstarting his campaign tour for the Tamil Nadu elections on Monday, (March 30), actor-politician Vijay complained of "complete absence of Police deployment and security" for his convoy in Chennai. This morning, Vijay conducted a campaign at Perambur in Chennai, which is among the two constituencies that he is contesting in. Tamil Nadu is to vote on 23rd April. The complaint from Vijay's party alleged that there was no traffic police deployment and security arrangement for his campaign, despite it being a scheduled and approved plan. Due to the overwhelming response and large gathering of the general public on the roads, the campaign vehicles have been rendered completely standstill. The convoy has not been able to move even from the first spot (Perambur) to the second spot (Kolathur). This has brought the entire campaign movement to a halt, it was mentioned. Also Read: Indian rupee slides below 95 against dollar for first time amid escalating West Asia conflict "Before performing a good deed, I wanted to start it in the presence of those who like us. I could do it from anywhere in Tamil Nadu. But we are starting at our very doorstep," Vijay told his fans and followers at Perambur. Following this, he filed his nomination to contest from Perambur. "This lack of basic police protection and traffic regulation poses a serious risk of public safety, creates unnecessary chaos, and severely disrupts the legitimate election campaigning process of a registered political party and its leader. It also raises concerns about unequal treatment and possible administrative bias during the ongoing election process," Vijay's party alleged. Further, the party requested the Election Commission of India to look into the matter and direct the Chennai Police to provide adequate police personnel and proper traffic management for Vijay's campaign convoy and public meetings. It was also requested that necessary action be taken against the concerned officials for failing to provide basic security and traffic arrangements during the election campaign. A popular actor for more than three decades, Vijay and his party are making their electoral debut in the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls. A major tragedy had unfolded in September 2025, at Vijay's campaign at Karur in Tamil Nadu. The stampede there had left 41 attendees dead and many more injured.

The complaint from Vijay's party alleged that there was no traffic police deployment and security arrangement for his campaign, despite it being a scheduled and approved plan.

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay alleges security lapse during campaign, writes to ECI

Actor-politician Vijay has dismissed the speculation that his fledgling political outfit has been in talks with the opposition National Democratic Alliance in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. The Southern Indian state is is to vote on 23rd April. With barely a month to go for the polls, Vijay has stated that his party would not compromise on its principles of secularism and social justice. While Vijay did not explicitly mention any political party while making these remarks, it is widely seen as a measure to distance himself from the BJP-AIADMK, which comprise the NDA in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;Founded in 2024, Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK) will be making its debut in the upcoming elections. "Since the time we(TVK) forayed into politics, there's been a lot of rumours that we are part of this faction or that faction... I am not part of any team...I am in people's team... Everyone knows this...Then, they tried spreading other rumours also, that also did not work out," Vijay said at an Iftar celebration hosted by his party.&nbsp;After spreading rumours and having failed, then they started a false propaganda that he(Vijay) will join a certain alliance or another. Our cadre would have gotten confused. Let me clarify, please remember that we are going to follow our secular and social justice principles, there will be no compromise on that, Vijay added. He also stated firmly that if his TVK party won the polls, they would lead the Government.&nbsp;Recalling what he had said during his first political campaign, Vijay emphasized that his party would not make any compromises for anyone or for anything, and there no room for such negotiations. "Please do not believe the rumours are being spread. With the grace of the almighty, we can meet our target," Vijay said at the Iftar meet.&nbsp;In recent weeks, there has been widespread speculation of Vijay being in talks with the NDA(AIADMK-BJP combine) in Tamil Nadu. This was partially fuelled by Vijay's campaign strategy of repeatedly attacking the DMK Government in Tamil Nadu, while there was hardly any criticism against the BJP-AIADMK combine. Comments from BJP leaders and those from Vijay's party had also fuelled the discussion about a possible alliance.&nbsp;However, with Vijay having emphasized his party's political stance, it now appears that Tamil Nadu would witness a three-cornered fight: between the ruling DMK, the Opposition NDA, Vijay's TVK. &nbsp;

With Vijay having emphasised his party Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagams (TVK) political stance, it now appears that Tamil Nadu would witness a three-cornered fight.

Actor-politician Vijay has dismissed the speculation that his fledgling political outfit has been in talks with the opposition National Democratic Alliance in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. The Southern Indian state is is to vote on 23rd April. With barely a month to go for the polls, Vijay has stated that his party would not compromise on its principles of secularism and social justice. While Vijay did not explicitly mention any political party while making these remarks, it is widely seen as a measure to distance himself from the BJP-AIADMK, which comprise the NDA in Tamil Nadu. Founded in 2024, Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK) will be making its debut in the upcoming elections. "Since the time we(TVK) forayed into politics, there's been a lot of rumours that we are part of this faction or that faction... I am not part of any team...I am in people's team... Everyone knows this...Then, they tried spreading other rumours also, that also did not work out," Vijay said at an Iftar celebration hosted by his party. After spreading rumours and having failed, then they started a false propaganda that he(Vijay) will join a certain alliance or another. Our cadre would have gotten confused. Let me clarify, please remember that we are going to follow our secular and social justice principles, there will be no compromise on that, Vijay added. He also stated firmly that if his TVK party won the polls, they would lead the Government. Recalling what he had said during his first political campaign, Vijay emphasized that his party would not make any compromises for anyone or for anything, and there no room for such negotiations. "Please do not believe the rumours are being spread. With the grace of the almighty, we can meet our target," Vijay said at the Iftar meet. In recent weeks, there has been widespread speculation of Vijay being in talks with the NDA(AIADMK-BJP combine) in Tamil Nadu. This was partially fuelled by Vijay's campaign strategy of repeatedly attacking the DMK Government in Tamil Nadu, while there was hardly any criticism against the BJP-AIADMK combine. Comments from BJP leaders and those from Vijay's party had also fuelled the discussion about a possible alliance. However, with Vijay having emphasized his party's political stance, it now appears that Tamil Nadu would witness a three-cornered fight: between the ruling DMK, the Opposition NDA, Vijay's TVK.

With Vijay having emphasised his party Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) political stance, it now appears that Tamil Nadu would witness a three-cornered fight.

No compromise on secularism; Vijay dismisses buzz of alliance talks with BJP