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CM Vijay’s TVK adds two seats, still needs Congress to form government
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:02 PM
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The TVK party led by Chief Minister Vijay increased its seat count by two, but analysts say it will still require Congress support to secure a majority.
The recent state assembly results show that the TVK, the party of Chief Minister Vijay, has improved its standing by winning two additional seats. While the exact composition of the legislature remains fragmented, the gain narrows the gap between TVK and the threshold needed for a stable government.
Political observers note that even with the two-seat boost, TVK falls short of an outright majority. Consequently, the chief minister is expected to seek an alliance with the Indian National Congress to bridge the shortfall and command a workable majority in the house.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that both parties are weighing policy concessions and power-sharing arrangements. The outcome will shape the state's governance for the next five years, with the coalition likely influencing key portfolios and legislative priorities.
The development underscores the continuing importance of coalition politics in Indian states, where no single party can always claim decisive control after elections.
Political observers note that even with the two-seat boost, TVK falls short of an outright majority. Consequently, the chief minister is expected to seek an alliance with the Indian National Congress to bridge the shortfall and command a workable majority in the house.
Sources close to the negotiations indicate that both parties are weighing policy concessions and power-sharing arrangements. The outcome will shape the state's governance for the next five years, with the coalition likely influencing key portfolios and legislative priorities.
The development underscores the continuing importance of coalition politics in Indian states, where no single party can always claim decisive control after elections.