TVK chief Vijay greets as he arrives at the party headquarters after he wins the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at Panaiyur, in Chennai, on May 05, 2026.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, as the debutant emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly, winning 108 seats, falling short of a simple majority in the 234-member House.
The national party, which won five seats, hinted it could extend support. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to meet the Governor on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) and submit his resignation, paving the way for the formation of a new government, an official source said. Mr. Sarma said he will call on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya once the election results are officially submitted to the latter.
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Following the Congress-led UDF’s return to power in Kerala, discussions on forming the new government have commenced. Pinarayi Vijayan, who resigned as Chief Minister, has not yet spoken to the media but is expected to address them after the party’s State Secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
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May 06, 2026 07:59
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West Bengal | BJP gears up to pick CM; Suvendu Adhikari front runner
After scripting a historic victory in West Bengal, the BJP on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the central observer for the election of the leader of the Legislature Party. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has been named co-observer.
Mr. Shah and Mr. Majhi are likely to arrive in the State in the coming days. The BJP is set to form a government in the State for the first time after ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress. The party won 207 seats in the Assembly election, reducing the Trinamool to just 80.
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May 06, 2026 07:55
UDF’s near three-fourths majority marked a historic victory for the Congress-led coalition
Haemorrhaging vote shares across regions, the CPI(M)-led LDF registers its lowest vote share tally since 1982; Congress and IUML led the UDF surge with the former winning 63 seats, and the latter securing 22.
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UDF’s near three-fourths majority marked a historic victory for the Congress-led coalition
Haemorrhaging vote shares across regions, the CPI(M)-led LDF registers its lowest vote share tally since 1982; Congress and IUML led the UDF surge with the former winning 63 seats, and the latter securing 22.
May 06, 2026 07:50
Himanta likely to submit resignation to Governor today
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to meet the Governor on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) and submit his resignation, paving the way for the formation of a new government, an official source said.
Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Mr. Sarma said he will call on Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya once the election results are officially submitted to the latter.
The official source said the State’s Chief Electoral Officer is scheduled to submit the final results to Acharya on Wednesday forenoon (May 6, 2026).
May 06, 2026 07:39
Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ govt in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, as the debutant emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly, winning 108 seats, falling short of a simple majority in the 234-member House.
The national party, which won five seats, hinted it could extend support. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing.
According to TVK sources, Vijay and senior leaders of the party have sought an appointment to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
Being the leader of the single largest party, Vijay is likely to either stake a claim or seek additional time to form government. It remains to be seen whether Vijay would seek the support of any other allies of the DMK or the AIADMK to prove his majority.
Published - May 06, 2026 07:33 am IST
