Thalapathy Vijay Set to Become Tamil Nadu CM, Ending Days of Political Stalemate

With critical support from leftist parties and the VCK, Vijay has overcome the final hurdles to power. He is scheduled to meet Governor R.N. Ravi this evening to formally stake his claim to form the government.

In the recently concluded assembly elections, TVK made a stunning debut by winning 108 out of 234 seats, breaking the 62-year-old dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. Although initially short of the 118-seat "magic figure," the support of 5 Congress MLAs and members from the CPI(M), CPI, and VCK has now solidified his position. This new alliance has effectively neutralized attempts by traditional rivals to block his path. As news of his victory spreads, celebrations have erupted across Chennai, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the state's governance.