Tamil Nadu CM Announcement Live Updates: All eyes on VCK as Vijay's TVK still short of majority

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), founded by actor Vijay, became Tamil Nadu’s newest official political party after securing more than 50 lakh votes in the recent assembly elections, a historic achievement for a first-time contestant. Vijay led the campaign from the front, winning strong leads in Perambur and Trichy East constituencies, signaling voter openness to a third political alternative beyond the long-dominant DMK and AIADMK. A key development saw Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) back AIADMK’s claim to form the government. In a letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran urged the governor to invite AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami to be sworn in as chief minister. The letter, signed by AMMK’s newly elected MLA Kamaraj S, cited the party’s support for Palaniswami’s leadership. Vijay’s campaign stood out for its contrarian approach, avoiding media interviews and public rallies compared to rivals like Chief Minister M K Stalin and opposition leader Palaniswami. On the final day, he symbolically blew a whistle—his party’s symbol—and offered voters a direct quid pro quo: “Give me your vote, and I will deliver on all your demands for five years.” TVK’s rise marks a seismic shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, where Vijay’s cinematic background and unconventional tactics have resonated with voters. The party’s success, along with AMMK’s strategic alliance, has intensified pressure on Governor Arlekar to determine the next government amid a fragmented post-election scenario. Analysts draw parallels between Vijay and former actor-turned-politician MGR, though Vijay’s on-screen roles—including portrayals of an alcoholic professor and gangster—contrasted sharply with MGR’s clean public image. Despite these differences, Vijay’s political trajectory suggests a potential repeat of cinema-to-politics crossover success in the state.