Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Highlights: AIADMK rules out support for TVK in govt formation

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has scripted a historic breakthrough in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single largest party in the 234-member Assembly and triggering intense negotiations over government formation.TVK secured 108 seats, falling just short of the majority mark by around 10 seats, setting the stage for coalition-building in a state long dominated by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).With numbers not adding up independently, TVK has initiated talks with multiple parties. Congress, which won five seats, confirmed it has been approached for support. Congress general secretary K. C. Venugopal said the decision would be taken by the state unit, adding that the party remains committed to keeping the BJP “and its proxies” out of power in Tamil Nadu.Other smaller parties — including PMK (4 seats), CPI, CPI(M), and VCK (two seats each)are also seen as potential allies.At the same time, the AIADMK, which secured 47 seats, has indicated it is in talks with TVK. AIADMK MLA Leema Rose confirmed discussions between Vijay’s party and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.The dual-track negotiations have made the final shape of the government uncertain. Political observers say TVK faces a strategic choice: align with Congress and smaller parties for a broad coalition, or opt for a numerically stronger but politically complex arrangement with the AIADMK.The election result marks a major shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Since 1967, the state has been ruled by either the DMK or the AIADMK or their alliances. Congress has not independently held power in the state in nearly six decades.For Vijay, the mandate represents a dramatic rise from political newcomer to power contender. However, the coming days will test his ability to convert electoral momentum into a stable government.As backchannel talks intensify, all eyes are now on who TVK chooses as its partner. Stay tuned for the latest developments.