Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan says Guv told Vijay TVK does not have majority to form govt

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Lok Bhavan on Thursday said Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar explained to TVK chief Vijay that his party does not have requisite support to form the government.

The Lok Bhavan said Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar invited TVK President C Joseph Vijay, to Lok Bhavan on Thursday, for the second interaction between the two since Wednesday.

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"During the meeting, the Hon'ble Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the government, has not been established, " it said in a press release.

In a span of 24 hours, Vijay had met the Governor for the second time on Thursday over government formation.

Though TVK won the April 23 polls with 108 seats, it fell short of the majority mark of 118 to form government. The Congress, which has won five seats, has extended it support to TVK.