The post-poll drama in Tamil Nadu began late on Friday night (May 8, 2026), when TVK chief Vijay was scheduled to take oath on Saturday (May 9, 2026); However, VCK withdrew its support at the last minute. As a result, Governor Rajendra Arlekar had to officially postpone the announcement of the swearing-in ceremony. Meanwhile, according to sources, the Congress party has sent all five of its MLAs from Chennai to Bengaluru. Reports indicate that Governor Arlekar is currently waiting for the letter of support from VCK. Earlier, Vijay had gone to Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor for the third time and submitted a letter confirming the support of 116 MLAs. However, the alliance is still two seats short of the majority required to form a government.
Earlier, it was believed that VCK and IUML had extended their support to TVK, taking the number of Vijay’s alliance to 121. Based on this assumption, Vijay was expected to take oath at 11:00 am on Saturday (9 May); However, a new turn of events took place when IUML refuted reports of supporting TVK and said that it would remain with DMK.
The Governor will announce the swearing in only after receiving the letter of support.
According to reports, the TVK leader has been talking to VCK chief Thol for the last two hours. Tried to contact Thirumavalavan but have not been able to trace him. Raj Bhavan has said that the Governor’s office will announce the swearing-in ceremony only after it receives a formal letter of support from the VCK. The party is expected to take a decision regarding supporting TVK on Saturday (May 9).
Which parties have supported Vijay?
Thalapathy Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has received support from Congress, CPI and CPI(M). It is worth noting that VCK, CPI and CPI(M) have historically been allies of DMK. Meanwhile, last minute political bargaining is also being blamed for the delay in the swearing-in ceremony. **AMMK General Secretary made a shocking revelation**
AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran said, “I am extending my support to the AIADMK. I have submitted this letter in support of Edappadi Palaniswami for the purpose of forming the government. Our MLA, Kamaraj, has also signed this letter and sent it through my secretary. However, when I watched TV, I was shocked, because a completely different letter was being shown – perhaps it was a forged document, or it was a reference to the horse-trading of these MLAs. Trading) may be the case.”
He further said, “I tried calling my MLA, but could not reach him. He had signed this letter around 6:30 pm and sent it here. When I saw on television that our party had allegedly supported Vijay, I was shocked. As a result, I sought an appointment with the Governor; I handed him the official letter and requested him to investigate the matter. I suspect that this is either a forged document or the MLAs It’s a matter of horse trading. They should not have allowed this.”