Tamil Nadu’s post-poll drama swung wildly through Friday, leaving Vijay tantalisingly close to the CM post — yet still just short of certainty. At one point, he appeared set for a smooth swearing-in, only for last-minute gaps in support to pull the brakes.

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is poised to take charge as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after

Tamil Nadu’s post-poll drama swung wildly through Friday, leaving Vijay tantalisingly close to the CM post — yet still just short of certainty. At one point, he appeared set for a smooth swearing-in, only for last-minute gaps in support to pull the brakes.

P. Chidambaram said Congress and the wider political establishment had underestimated Vijay and TVK before the Tamil Nadu verdict. He said Congress backed TVK after the results to avoid another election and President’s Rule.

Actor-politician Joseph Vijay's TVK party appears poised to form the next Tamil Nadu government after garnering support from other parties, ending days of political uncertainty.

IUML denies supporting Vijay’s TVK, reaffirming commitment to the DMK alliance amid Tamil Nadu government formation discussions.

IUML denies supporting Vijay’s TVK, reaffirming commitment to the DMK alliance amid Tamil Nadu government formation discussions.

Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Although Vijay's TVK won 108 seats, it fell short of the majority mark and thus requires the support of other leaders and parties to form a government in the state. As the stalemate continues, the other parties, including CPI(M), DMK, and AIADMK, have become the focal point.

Five Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs are currently in Hyderabad amid uncertainty over the State's government formation.

IUML's high-level committee meets to determine support for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam amid political developments in Tamil Nadu.

Daijiworld Media Network – Chennai Chennai, May 8: In a historic political earthquake in Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay seems set to take oath as the state's next chief minister at 11 am on Saturday, May 9. This comes after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-large.....

Tamil Nadu new CM: TVK had emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats, but had fallen short of the majority mark. However, now with the support of Congress, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, Vijay has successfully crossed the majority threshold.

CPI and CPI(M) support TVK in Tamil Nadu, with VCK likely to join, strengthening TVK's government formation prospects.

CPI and CPI(M) support TVK in Tamil Nadu, with VCK likely to join, strengthening TVK's government formation prospects.

Supreme Court petition argues Tamil Nadu Governor must invite TVK to form government, emphasising constitutional duty and democratic mandate.

Supreme Court petition argues Tamil Nadu Governor must invite TVK to form government, emphasising constitutional duty and democratic mandate.

TVK Vijay Oath Ceremony Live Updates: Tamil Nadu awaits clarity as Vijay’s bid to form government faces delays amid alliance uncertainty and an unresolved majority test.

Tamil Nadu politics: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has made it clear that no party will be invited to form the government unless it proves the support of at least 118 MLAs in the 234-member Assembly. Amid the uncertainty, speculation over the possibility of President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified.

Vijay’s TVK edges closer to majority in Tamil Nadu's hung assembly amid coalition talks; follow our timeline of events.

As the clock ticks toward the May 10 deadline, Chennai remains on edge. All eyes are now on Panaiyur, where Vijay is holding emergency meetings to bring the VCK back into the fold.