Plea in Supreme Court says Governor is ‘duty-bound’ to invite TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu
A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, arguing that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar should invite C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, to form the government as the single largest party. The petition claims this action would violate the mandate of the electorate and the constitutional sequence established by the Supreme Court.
21 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed seven members from the Scheduled Caste community to his Cabinet, marking a historic increase in SC representation.
25 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition leaders criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his handling of a recent surge in crimes, demanding explanations for his actions and questioning his pre-election promises.
28 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Higher Education Minister defended his statement that the new government would not follow previous policies regarding university governance, emphasizing the state's commitment to protecting citizens' rights.
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