Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, as the debutant emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly, winning 108 seats, falling short of a simple majority in the 234-member House.
The national party, which won five seats, hinted it could extend support. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing. Following the Congress-led UDF’s return to power in Kerala, discussions on forming the new government have commenced. Pinarayi Vijayan, who resigned as Chief Minister, has not yet spoken to the media but is expected to address them after the party’s State Secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
Tamil Nadu election results live: BJP’s Tamilisai Soundarajan On Vijay’s Big Win
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan said Vijay’s big win in Tamil Nadu is not only an effect of a ‘Vijay wave’ but also an “anti-wave against MK Stalin, the misgovernance of the DMK, and the highly disturbed law-and-order situation”.
“Vijay has made his mark in one shot. He achieved significant numbers, even though he fell short by 10. He will receive support, and he should run a good government,” he said.
May 06, 2026 09:31 (IST)
Tamil Nadu election live: Sandalwood Superstar Congratulates Vijay On NDTV
Sandalwood superstar Shivaraj Kumar, while speaking to NDTV, congratulated Vijay on his big win in Tamil Nadu.
According to Kumar, he was never surprised with the results.
He also said he was impressed with Vijay and his plans for changes in education in Tamil Nadu, adding that he would “surely” try to attend the swearing-in ceremony if he is invited.