India news: Tamil Nadu struggles to form government

Four days after Tamil Nadu's assembly election results were announced, uncertainty over government formation continues as actor-politician Joseph Vijay's TVK party remains short of a majority in the state's assembly.

Vijay under pressure, DMK-AIADMK scramble to stop TVK from forming govt: TN chaos in 10 points

Tamil Nadu's political landscape shifted dramatically as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party, winning 108 seats but falling short of a majority. Intense negotiations followed, with Congress backing TVK, causing friction with the DMK. Accusations of gubernatorial pressure surfaced, while both TVK and AIADMK reportedly engaged in resort politics amid a complex government formation battle.

By TOI NEWS DESK

‘Honorable CM Vijay’: Theatres congratulate TVK chief amid Tamil Nadu swearing-in delay, spark row

By Jyothi Jha

DMK, AIADMK, lifelong enemies, coming together to stop Vijay: Congress MP

Political circles in Tamil Nadu have been abuzz with speculation about a possible DMK-AIADMK alliance despite the two parties being old rivals

'AIADMK Must Leave BJP': DMK Sources Say 'Can't Tie-Up With Communal Party'

Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the April election but fell 10 short of majority, the scenario leading to chaos in Tamil Nadu as the actor tries to rally the extra numbers while his rivals - the DMK and AIADMK - plot a historic alliance to keep him out