TVK chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 10 after securing majority support through post-poll alliances, marking the first time since 1967 that a leader outside the DMK-AIADMK formations has headed the state government.
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Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly after the expiry of its five-year term, amid an unprecedented political standoff following the Trinamool Congress’s defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Chandranath Rath, a former Air Force personnel and close associate of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was killed after gunmen allegedly intercepted his SUV near Madhyamgram in West Bengal late at night.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar tells TVK chief Vijay to submit proof of support from 118 MLAs, as post-poll negotiations intensify across the State.
Fears of poaching and frantic alliance talks deepen political uncertainty, with no party yet reaching the 118-seat mark needed to form the government.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay has reportedly declined to use the official convoy allocated under chief minister-level security arrangements before formally taking office, returning the vehicles to authorities.
Legislative party meeting to precede ceremony; PM Narendra Modi, NDA leaders and a full council of ministers expected at high-profile event.
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