Second plea filed in Supreme Court challenging Governor's delay in inviting Vijay to form govt. in Tamil Nadu
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Why in news
A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Tamil Nadu Governor's refusal to invite C. Joseph Vijay (TVK President) to form the government, alleging a violation of constitutional conventions.
Background
The petition was filed on May 9, 2026, by retired IPS officer M. Ramasubramani against Governor Rajendra Arlekar. It challenges a press release denying TVK President C. Joseph Vijay the right to form the government despite claims of majority support.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajendra Arlekar: Governor of Tamil Nadu
- FactC. Joseph Vijay: President of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- PlaceTamil Nadu: State where the hung Assembly government formation is contested
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional role of the Governor in the formation of a government in a hung Assembly and the limits of discretionary powers in such scenarios.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional convention: Conflict between Governor's discretionary powers and established norms for inviting the largest party
- Judicial oversight: Scope of the Supreme Court's intervention in executive decisions regarding political appointments
- Federal friction: State-level political stability vs. Central executive's interpretation of majority support
Keywords: Constitutional Convention · Discretionary Powers · Hung Assembly · Writ Jurisdiction · Federalism
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