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TN Governor rejects Vijay’s claim to form govt, says TVK lacks numbers
By Chennaivision on May 8, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijay’s claim to form the government, stating that his party lacks the requisite numbers, adding another layer of political uncertainty and prompting the single largest party to step up efforts to seek support again from the Left parties, VCK and the IUML. Vijay visited the Lok Bhavan, based on… Continue reading "TN Governor rejects Vijay’s claim to form govt, says TVK lacks numbers"
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Tamil Nadu Governor dissolves 16th State Assembly
By Chennaivision on May 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday dissolved the 16th Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly with effect from May 5. The assembly was dissolved following polls in the state in which Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, emerged as the single-largest party. Vijay is firming up support to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly,… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Governor dissolves 16th State Assembly"
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Governor asks Vijay to prove majority before swearing-in
By Chennaivision on May 7, 2026

Governor Rajendra Arlekar has not accepted Vijay’s claim to form the Tamil Nadu government, citing that the TVK-Congress bloc’s 113-seat tally is still shy of the 118-seat majority. Under Article 163, the Governor can exercise discretion in a hung assembly to ensure the Chief Minister-designate can command the House’s confidence. He has asked for documentary proof, such as signed support… Continue reading "Governor asks Vijay to prove majority before swearing-in"
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Governor Arlekar accepts Stalin’s resignation
By Chennaivision on May 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister M K Stalin and his council of ministers, the Lok Bhavan said on Tuesday. The CM had tendered resignation following his party, DMK’s defeat in the April 23 Lok Sabha elections. According to a Lok Bhavan statement, the governor has requested Stalin “to continue in office until… Continue reading "Governor Arlekar accepts Stalin’s resignation"
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Vijay has been elected as the leader of the T.V.K. legislative party
By Chennaivision on May 6, 2026

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been chosen as the legislative assembly leader by the party in Tamil Nadu. The party is currently short of the majority mark of one hundred and eighteen seats by ten, which could change to nine if the chief resigns from one of his constituencies. To bridge this gap, the party is exploring… Continue reading "Vijay has been elected as the leader of the T.V.K. legislative party"
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Super Good Films producer R B Choudary passes away following fatal car crash
By Chennaivision on May 5, 2026

Veteran film producer R.B. Choudary passed away in a tragic road accident in Jodhpur today afternoon. The 72-year-old founder of Super Good Films was reportedly on a personal visit to Rajasthan when his vehicle met with a fatal collision. While two fellow passengers are currently stable in a local hospital, the legendary producer passed away before medical help could intervene.… Continue reading "Super Good Films producer R B Choudary passes away following fatal car crash"
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Stalin resigns as Chief Minister
By Chennaivision on May 5, 2026

Chennai, May 5: After resigning as Chief Minister and submitting his resignation to the Governor, and following his defeat in Kolathur to a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate, M. K. Stalin penned an emotional letter to party cadres, urging them to remain united and resilient after the 2026 Assembly election setback. Emphasising discipline and commitment, Stalin called on workers of the… Continue reading "Stalin resigns as Chief Minister"
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No absolute majority: What next in Tamil Nadu politics?
By Chennaivision on May 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu has officially entered unchartered political territory with its first hung assembly in over five decades. The emergence of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as the single largest party with 108 seats has shattered the long-standing duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK. However, with the magic number for a majority standing at 118, the state now faces a period… Continue reading "No absolute majority: What next in Tamil Nadu politics?"
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Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: TVK set to emerge as single largest party
By Chennaivision on May 5, 2026

In just two years since its founding, Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading in 108–109 seats out of 234. This feat, unmatched in state history, has seen TVK topple traditional Dravidian strongholds, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and several senior DMK ministers trailing in their constituencies.… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: TVK set to emerge as single largest party"
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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi congratulate TVK leader Vijay
By Chennaivision on May 5, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Vijay for the stellar debut in the Tamil Nadu elections. PM Modi in a post on X wrote: “Gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the NDA in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. We will always remain at the forefront in addressing people’s issues… Continue reading "PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi congratulate TVK leader Vijay"

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