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DMK Seeks Separate Lok Sabha Seating From Congress

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The DMK has formally asked for a change in its Lok Sabha seating arrangement after its alliance with the Congress came to an end amid the Tamil Nadu government formation crisis. Party MP Kanimozhi wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing “changed political circumstances” after Congress chose to support Vijay’s TVK. DMK Ends Lok […]

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Vijay Likely To Meet Tamil Nadu Governor Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Actor-politician Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at 4:30 pm today amid continuing talks over government formation in Tamil Nadu. The meeting is expected to be closely watched as it would be Vijay’s third meeting with the Governor since the 2026 Assembly election results were declared. Vijay To Meet Governor Amid […]

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CPM To Decide On Tamil Nadu Support Today

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to hold key meetings today to decide its position on Tamil Nadu government formation after the 2026 Assembly election produced a hung verdict. The party is expected to discuss whether to support actor-politician Vijay’s TVK or the Dravidian coalition. CPM State Secretariat Meet At 10 Am The […]

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Congress Warns Against Tamil Nadu Manipulation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has warned against any attempt to manipulate government formation in the state after the 2026 Assembly election delivered a hung verdict. The party’s statement came as Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the single largest party, continued efforts to secure enough support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Congress Says Do […]

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DMK Allies Back Vijay Government Claim

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

DMK allies have urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, saying the single largest party should be given a chance to prove its majority on the Assembly floor. DMK Allies Urge Governor To Invite Vijay Leaders from the VCK and Left parties have said the Governor […]

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VCK To Decide Soon On TVK Support

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan has said his party has received a request from Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for support in forming the Tamil Nadu government and will take a decision soon. VCK Receives TVK Support Request Thirumavalavan said TVK had sent a formal request letter seeking VCK’s support. He said the party had not ignored […]

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Vijay Must Prove Majority First says Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reportedly made it clear that TVK chief Vijay can take oath as Chief Minister only after proving that he has the required majority to form a stable government. Tamil Nadu Governor Seeks Majority Proof According to sources cited by ANI, the Governor wants a stable government in Tamil […]

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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 […]