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Stalin Says DMK Will Let TVK Form Government

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

DMK chief M K Stalin has said his party will wait and allow Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to attempt government formation in Tamil Nadu, amid continuing uncertainty over the numbers in the hung Assembly according to a report in ‘The Times of India’. DMK To Watch TVK Government Formation Stalin reportedly said the DMK would […]

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Karti Chidambaram Calls DMK Backstabber Remark Unfair

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has rejected the DMK’s “backstabber” criticism after the Congress decided to support Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu. Karti Chidambaram Defends Congress Move Karti Chidambaram said the DMK’s attack on the Congress was unfair, even as he acknowledged the long-standing relationship between the

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Sridhar Vembu Calls For Fresh Tamil Nadu Polls

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has called for fresh elections in Tamil Nadu, saying the current Assembly numbers may not allow a stable government to be formed after Vijay’s TVK fell short of a clear majority. Sridhar Vembu Backs Fresh Elections Vembu said the numbers “don’t seem to add up” and argued that any government formed […]

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AIADMK Moves MLAs To Puducherry Resort

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

The AIADMK has moved its MLAs to a resort in Puducherry for two days amid continuing political uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly election produced a hung verdict. AIADMK MLAs Shifted To Puducherry AIADMK MLAs have been moved to a resort in Puducherry as the party tries to keep its legislators […]

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Vijay Oath-Taking Hits Majority Roadblock

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay’s expected oath-taking as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has hit a roadblock after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly asked him to show clear proof of majority support before forming the government. Vijay Stakes Claim To Form Government Vijay met the Governor at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the […]

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Congress Betrayed DMK Voters, Says T R Baalu

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Senior DMK leader T R Baalu has accused the Congress of betraying voters after the party extended support to Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for government formation in Tamil Nadu. DMK Leader T R Baalu Attacks Congress T R Baalu said the Congress had betrayed the people who voted with the belief that a DMK-led government […]

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AIADMK Rules Out Support To TVK

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

The AIADMK has dismissed reports that some of its MLAs were in favour of supporting Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu government formation, saying the party will not back TVK under any circumstances. AIADMK Rejects TVK Support Reports AIADMK deputy general secretary K P Munusamy said reports about a possible post-poll alliance with TVK […]

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Congress Says TVK Alliance Covers Future Polls

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

The Congress has confirmed that its support to Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for government formation in Tamil Nadu is not limited to the current Assembly arithmetic but will also extend to future elections. Congress Supports TVK Government Formation AICC Tamil Nadu in-charge Girish Chodankar said the Congress has agreed to support TVK in forming the […]

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Vijay Thanks Voters After TVK Surge

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay thanked the people of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly election, calling the verdict a victory for people-driven democracy. Vijay Thanks Tamil Nadu Voters Vijay said the election outcome reflected the faith of ordinary voters who wanted change in Tamil Nadu […]

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Congress Support For TVK Sparks DMK Anger

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

The DMK has sharply criticised the Congress after signs emerged that the party may support Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, exposing fresh tension within the INDIA bloc after the state election results. DMK Slams Congress Over TVK Alliance DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai accused the Congress of political betrayal, saying the party won five […]