&nbsp;&nbsp;During Vijay's swearing in ceremony as the CM of Tamil Nadu, the close bonding between TVK chief Vijay and Cogress leader Rahul Gandhi surprised all. They started wondering when did Vijay became close to Rahul Gandhi.Inside talk is Vijay planned to enter politics in 2009 and decided to join the Congress party which was in power at the centre. Vijay along with his father SA.Chandrasekhar met Rahul Gandhi who was the youth Congress president. Rahul offered Vijay the Tamil Nadu youth Congress president post but for some reason it didnot materialise.Though Congress won just 5 seats, Rahul ensured that Congress supports TVK. He feels that it will give a fresh lease of life for the party in the state of Tamil Nadu where it is facing existential crisis. He feels Vijay's ideology is similar to his party and this will help him in the long run. &nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay finally took the oath as the CM of Tamil Nadu. Later he came up with a fiery message. He said '“You have given me a huge responsibility. But my request to you is to give me some time," He added, “I will never make a mistake."&nbsp;“There were many problems and many insults that I faced," Vijay said. and added“You considered these problems and insults as our own and faced them on my behalf," “We’ll have a transparent government," he said. “I will take it forward from there," Vijay added, and said The newly sworn-in Chief Minister also assured the people that his government would remain accessible and accountable.&nbsp;“As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, I won’t hide things or shy away from you," he said. “I will focus on women’s safety," “I’ll also take steps to contain drug sales. I’ll start this today itself." “If you are my friends or my enemies, all the 8 crore people are my people," and promised “All of us together will give a fresh and new governance." &nbsp;

CM Vijay sends fiery message

CM Vijay delivers strong speech

&nbsp;&nbsp;Thalapathy Vijay's wait to become CM of Tamil Nadu continues. The political drama in Tamil Nadu continues as yesterday, few parties made a u turn after Vijay claimed support of those parties.Today, Vijay few minutes back tried to meet Governor after getting the letters of support from various parties which add up to 120 MLAs. However, Governor who was about to leave for Keralam asked Vijay to meet him on Monday.So, despite getting the support of 120 MLAs, Vijay should wait for another two days and with the situation fluid anything can happen. Reports are coming that Governor cancelled his Keralam flight scheduled for 7.30 PM and he will be meeting Vijay soon.If everything goes accordingly, Vijay may take oath as the CM of Tamil Nadu tomorrow at 3 PM. . This is Vijay's fourth meeting ever since the results were announced on May 4.

Finally Vijay gets Numbers: Wait is On

Vijay wait for CM crown continues

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay inexperience fully exposed in TN govt formation. Thalapathy Vijay's TVK created a sensation with in two years of its inception by becoming the single largest party. However, it failed to get the majority and from then on it has become an uphill task for Vijay &nbsp;to garner the remaining MLAs support.Analysts feel that the situation arose due to Vijay's inexperience. They felt had Vijay along with the leaders of TVK met the leaders of various parties right after the election results and sought their support personally, things would have been different.However, the party readied a common letter seeking support and sent to various parites through Whatsapp. Many parties remained silent taking it as an insult. Only yesterday TVK leaders realised that things are getting out of hand and met CPI, CPM, VCK, IUML party leaders personally and only then they considered supporting the party.Vijay remained confident that he will get the support just through Whatsapp without considering the parties ideologies, their similarities and strengths. Vijay didnot even think of requesting the Congress help in garnering the support. With the Governor sending him back twice, Vijay decided to seek the help of the Congress. Following this Congress president Mallikharjun Kharge stepped in and pacified the smaller parties.In Vijay's party, former AIADMK leader KA.Sengottaian has experience. and only ten others have little political experience and this immarutity got exposed. Even &nbsp;with regards to the governor, TVK's ignorance got exposed. After the elections, the single largest party elect their leader afgter a meeting and the party's senior leader goes to the Governor and explains the situation and submits the letter to the governor or his secretary. But TVK sent the details through email and the governor's office also reacted in the similar manner. Vijay met Governor twice but there is no one to inform what transpired between him and the governor. So media too interpreted in its own way. Only after Lok Bhavan issued the pre release that the governor asked for the MLAs strength and support, no one knew about the devvelopments. &nbsp;VCK secretary Chintanai Selvan questioned that TVK sought support through whatsapp and also blasted how they can expect them to support them in this manner. He said that only after TVK realised that they won't get the numbers, they came to VCK personnally and asked their support.

Inexperience preventing Vijay to become CM

Vijay inexperience fully exposed in TN govt formation

&nbsp;&nbsp;Will DMK-AIADMK come together? During the last few days rumours spread like wild fire that DMK and AIADMK will come together and prevent Vijay's TVK from forming the government in Tamil Nadu. Rumours spread that DMK and AIADMK by aligning will not only shock TVK but also the two national parties BJP and Congress. DMK and AIADMK rubbished these rumors saying it was the cheap work of TVK.But this will never happen even in their dreams as even in local elections they never supported each other even directly or indirectly. Only when &nbsp;it comes to Tamil Pride and Dravidian ideology, they unite.In 1972, Karunanidhi's DMK expelled MGR and following that he launched AIADMK and shocked all saying DMK became corrupt. From then on both parties fought against eachother and it they unite, their ideologies will be vanished.Over many decades, DMK and AIADMK ruled the state and if they unite, 80% of their vote bank get confused and it will provide a golden opportunity for Vijay. Not only the top brass, even cadre of the parties fight bitterly.During Janata Party time, to remove Indira Gandhi, efforts were made to unite DMK and AIADMK but the talks failed at the last moment. From then on they turned bitter enemies. During Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa time, their rivalry reached new heights. For their identity they will never join hands even in their wildest dreams. &nbsp;

Can DMK-AIADMK do a tango?

Will DMK-AIADMK come together?

&nbsp;&nbsp;Tamil Nadu politics is seeing high drama right now. TVK chief and actor Vijay met Governor RV Arlekar for the third time in three days to stake claim to form the government. But he has not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister on Saturday. The reason is simple. He could not show support of 118 MLAs, which is the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.Two probable allies, IUML and AMMK, have said no to TVK. This has hurt Vijay’s chances. After talks, his current support stands at 116 MLAs. That leaves him two short. VCK support is also not confirmed yet. Sources say VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan is not responding to TVK after his MLAs met DMK president MK Stalin.Vijay gave a letter to the Governor with 116 MLAs and said two VCK legislators promised support. He asked for an 11 am oath on Saturday and said the letters will come soon. The Governor said he has no issue with the timing if Vijay gives proof of 118 MLAs first. TVK even announced the oath time publicly. But unlike earlier meetings, Lok Bhavan did not release any press note this time. The Governor is still waiting for the two letters.TVK became the single-largest party with 108 seats but missed the majority mark. Congress, CPI, CPM, and VCK tried to help Vijay cross 118. But IUML and AMMK walking away was a big blow. There is also talk in political circles that old rivals DMK and AIADMK may join hands after 50 years to keep Vijay out of power. TVK leaders are upset and say the Governor is delaying the process.The 2026 election is already historic. For the first time since Independence, no party got a full majority in Tamil Nadu. Vijay’s entry has changed the game and excited young voters. But without the final two MLAs, his oath as Chief Minister remains on hold. All eyes are now on VCK and the Governor’s next move.

Another Setback For Vijay

Vijay Misses Majority Mark As Tamil Nadu CM Oath Faces Delay

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay all set to take oath tomorrow as the CM of TN. Finally the suspense over Tamil Nadu politics ended. Vijay's TVK who was sent back many times by the Governor &nbsp;Vishwanath Arlekar to submit the letters of support of all the 118 MLAs, couple of minutes back met the Governor and according to sources submitted the letters of support from various parties.Governor after examining the letters of support, invited Vijay to take oath tomorrow. Vijay managed to get the support of Congress, CPI, CPM, VCK and even IUML. Except for Congress, all other parties extended unconditional support for Vijay clearing decks for his oath taking ceremony and become the CM of the state.After the support of the CPI, the CPI(M) and the VCK, the TVK enjoys the support of 118 MLAs as all three parties have two seats each. with IUML support, his number increases to 120 MLAs. &nbsp;Vijay's oath taking ceremony may happen tomorrow at 11 AM. &nbsp;

Decks cleared for Vijay to become CM

Vijay all set to take oath tomorrow as the CM of TN

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vijay inexperience delaying his CM ceremony. Many expected a smooth sailing for Vijay and his party TVK to form the government after they emerged as the single latest party even though it fell short of ten seats of simple majority.But Tamil Nadu Governor Vishwanath Arlekar shocked Vijay when he met and submitted the support he has to form the government. Governor asked Vijay to come up with the requisite number of 118 before he could invite him to form the government.Now, many feel that Vijay's inexperience came to the fore. Many felt that Vijay met the Governor and submitted him the support of his 108 MLAs along with the Congress' MLAs. Analysts feel that they feel that had Vijay met Governor and staked claim just by submitting his 108 MLAs support, Governor would have invited him to form the government as the single largest party.But with Vijay submitting the support of 5 Congress MLAs, Governor asked Vijay to get the support of all the 118 MLAs as it happens to be the post poll alliance. &nbsp;

Vijay blunder cost him the golden chance

Vijay inexperience delaying his CM ceremony

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay created an tsunami in Tamil Nadu's assembly elections with his new party TVK. Just like all parties, he instead of talking about development, came to power by promising various freebies.Now analysts are figuring out how much is needed to implement Vijay's freebies. In the first year itself, Vijay requires Rs 42000crs to implement his promises. Currently the state is under Rs 1.22 lakh crores deficit and it will be a huge burden for the treasury.Vijay's manifesto as attractive scheme for women and according to it, he promised to increase current Rs 1000 money credit to Rs 2500. This will increase the current Rs 14,111 crs yearly expenses to Rs 36,029 annually. He is also planning to increase free electricity from 100 units to 200 units and the subsidy will increase by Rs 12000crs. This will be an additional burden of Rs 4248crs to the state government.Increase of old age, widow and disabled people pension to Rs 3000 will add another Rs 8800crs and free six cylinders will cost Rs 7074crs, financial support to farmers by Rs 15000 increased Rs 1941crs. So there is no revenue generation and only he should depend on debts. Already Tamil Nadu is facing deficit budget and Vijay cannot fulfil there promises without additional funds from the Union Government. This will result in economic turmoil. &nbsp;

Vijay Freebies: How Many  Crores Needed

 How much is needed for Vijay freebies

&nbsp;&nbsp;When Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, many felt that government formation is just a mere formality. However with Vijay falling short of 10 MLAs, the drama started and Vijay's inexperience is coming to the forte.With Vijay and one of his political leader winning from two constituencies, both should resign from one constituency. Then Vijay's TVK strength will reduce to 106 and with Speaker being from his party, it will come effectively down to 105. Vijay sought the support of Congress with has 5 MLAs and total comes to 110. Vijay needs another 8 MLAs for his support.In the midst of all this, Congress which gave support came up with shocking conditions. It sought two cabinet portfolios and also nominated posts. To the top of it, Congress put a condition that Vijay should contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in alliance with it and apart from that the coming panchayat elections.Many are saying Rahul Gandhi is playing football with Vijay and showing stars to him. &nbsp;

RaGa Football with Vijay

Congress showing stars to Vijay

&nbsp;Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar sent TVK chief Vijay back for the second day in a row on Thursday. The Governor said Vijay cannot form the government yet because he does not have enough support. He asked Vijay to come back only after getting signatures from 118 MLAs to prove he has a majority. TVK won 108 seats in the recent election, but the magic number to form the government is 118. With Congress support of 5 MLAs, Vijay currently has 112, which is still short by 6.Vijay met the Governor at Raj Bhavan and said he has oral support from Congress. But the Governor wants written proof from 118 MLAs before starting the oath process. The Governor told him, “Please come with 118 signatures. Prove that TVK has majority and then the oath can happen.” Sources say the Governor wants to make sure the government is stable and will not fall after taking charge. This is the second time Vijay has been turned away. He also met the Governor on Wednesday with 112 MLAs backing him.The delay has started a big political debate in Tamil Nadu. VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan asked the Governor to invite Vijay and let him prove majority on the Assembly floor later. He said BJP leaders are interfering and creating confusion. The Tamil Nadu CPI unit also said it is wrong to ask for proof before the oath. They said the leader of the single largest party should be given a chance first. Article 164 of the Constitution gives the Governor power to pick the Chief Minister. In past cases, Governors have allowed the single largest party to form a minority government.TVK’s win has ended the 30 year run of DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. But Vijay is set to give up one of the two seats he won. So TVK’s strength will drop to 107. With Congress, the total is 112. The party now needs 6 more MLAs to reach 118. On social media, #ThalapathyCM is trending as fans wait for Vijay’s next move. Political experts say TVK is talking to independents and smaller parties to get the remaining numbers. Everyone is now watching what the Governor will do next. &nbsp;

Governor Tells Vijay To Return With 118 MLAs

TN Government Formation Delayed Again

&nbsp;&nbsp;Vijay is now the biggest name in Tamil Nadu politics. The actor turned politician has a huge fan base in the South, and his political move is working better than many expected. For years, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan tried to enter politics. People thought both legends could change the state. But only Vijay has turned his movie fame into real political power with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, or TVK.Rajinikanth had announced his political entry and fans were thrilled. Later he stepped back because of health and personal reasons. His dream to lead from the front stayed incomplete. Kamal Haasan did start a party and worked hard on campaigns. He even joined hands with DMK during elections. Still, his party could not get big public support. Both stars showed interest, but the results were not strong.Vijay is doing what many thought was not possible. His speeches and public events are pulling huge crowds, especially young people. Social media is full of videos from his rallies, and the hashtag TVK is trending often. Unlike others, Vijay has turned fan love into real votes and support. People feel he talks about their daily problems in a simple way.With this rise, Tamil Nadu may be seeing a new chapter. Vijay is not just Thalapathy on screen now. He is a serious political leader who did what Rajini and Kamal could not do. His quick rise shows how strong his connect is with common people. For now, his political wave looks solid and only getting bigger.

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