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Government Formation News 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal governor RN Ravi dismisses outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee-led cabinet
Government Formation News 2026 Live Updates: Following the Tamil Nadu assembly election results, 108 newly elected MLAs of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including representatives from far-flung constituencies, were moved to a private luxury resort in Mamallapuram on Wednesday.
The decision came after a meeting with party chief Vijay. Tight security arrangements have been put in place, with a strong police presence and heightened surveillance around the resort.
More than 50 MLAs are currently accommodated at the Four Points Star hotel in Poonjeri, Mamallapuram, with additional legislators expected to arrive through the day as the party continues internal deliberations and post-poll strategy planning.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress in Tamil Nadu has unanimously decided to support TVK in forming the government, after the Vijay-led party fell 10 seats short of the majority mark in the 2026 Assembly elections, according to sources.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai chaired a late-night virtual meeting with party MLAs and senior leaders to discuss extending support to TVK, which secured 108 seats in the Assembly.
According to party sources, the Google Meet session involved detailed discussions on the evolving political scenario in the state and the strategic implications of aligning with TVK.
In New Delhi, Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal confirmed that Vijay had sought the party’s support in Tamil Nadu, adding that the leadership had asked the state unit to take a final call.
Earlier, on May 4, TVK registered a major breakthrough in the Assembly elections, emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member House, just 10 short of the majority mark. The party is now reaching out to smaller parties across both the DMK and AIADMK camps to secure the numbers needed to form the government.
The Congress holds five seats, while the PMK has four. The CPI, CPI(M), and VCK have two seats each, and these parties are expected to play a crucial role in extending support to the Vijay-led formation.
Congress’ backing of TVK marks a significant political shift not just in Tamil Nadu but also at the national level, where it remains allied with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the INDIA bloc. The development is likely to prompt a reassessment of alliance dynamics and strategies ahead of the 2029 general elections.
The decision came after a meeting with party chief Vijay. Tight security arrangements have been put in place, with a strong police presence and heightened surveillance around the resort.
More than 50 MLAs are currently accommodated at the Four Points Star hotel in Poonjeri, Mamallapuram, with additional legislators expected to arrive through the day as the party continues internal deliberations and post-poll strategy planning.
Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress in Tamil Nadu has unanimously decided to support TVK in forming the government, after the Vijay-led party fell 10 seats short of the majority mark in the 2026 Assembly elections, according to sources.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai chaired a late-night virtual meeting with party MLAs and senior leaders to discuss extending support to TVK, which secured 108 seats in the Assembly.
According to party sources, the Google Meet session involved detailed discussions on the evolving political scenario in the state and the strategic implications of aligning with TVK.
In New Delhi, Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal confirmed that Vijay had sought the party’s support in Tamil Nadu, adding that the leadership had asked the state unit to take a final call.
Earlier, on May 4, TVK registered a major breakthrough in the Assembly elections, emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member House, just 10 short of the majority mark. The party is now reaching out to smaller parties across both the DMK and AIADMK camps to secure the numbers needed to form the government.
The Congress holds five seats, while the PMK has four. The CPI, CPI(M), and VCK have two seats each, and these parties are expected to play a crucial role in extending support to the Vijay-led formation.
Congress’ backing of TVK marks a significant political shift not just in Tamil Nadu but also at the national level, where it remains allied with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the INDIA bloc. The development is likely to prompt a reassessment of alliance dynamics and strategies ahead of the 2029 general elections.
11:54 (IST) May 06
UBT leader Sanjay Raut supports Mamata Banerjee's claims of election rigging, defends her moral victory
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks about the BJP of "looting" the democratic process, affirming that the Election Commission's role in the polls was questionable.
Raut acknowledged Banerjee's claims about rigged Assembly elections and voter deletions, stating that her ongoing protests, both in power and opposition, reflect her stance against injustice.
He also backed her decision not to resign, citing her moral victory.
"What Mamata Banerjee said yesterday, I have heard and understood her words. The first thing Mamata Banerjee said was that the Election Commission is the villain, and the villain won the election... She says that 100 Assembly seats were rigged; this is true. It is also true that the names of lakhs of people were deleted. All these things that Mamata Banerjee said are true. Mamata Didi says that she will not resign because she has achieved a moral victory. Mamata Didi has always been a movement, whether she is the Chief Minister, in power, or in the opposition. Even while being the Chief Minister, Mamata Didi has protested on the streets many times against the Central Government..."
Sanjay Raut emphasises the INDIA bloc's is always with Mamata Banerjee, noting that leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi have personally reached out to reaffirm their support following the election results.
"Uddhav Thackeray has spoken with her. Rahul Gandhi has also spoken. I saw there are many leaders in the India Bloc who spoke to her. We will now have to struggle harder... INDIA alliance is always with Mamata ji and will always be. Rahul ji also said yesterday that if anyone is happy that Mamata didi lost, then do not express this happiness, this is the defeat of the country, of democracy," said Raut.
Raut acknowledged Banerjee's claims about rigged Assembly elections and voter deletions, stating that her ongoing protests, both in power and opposition, reflect her stance against injustice.
He also backed her decision not to resign, citing her moral victory.
"What Mamata Banerjee said yesterday, I have heard and understood her words. The first thing Mamata Banerjee said was that the Election Commission is the villain, and the villain won the election... She says that 100 Assembly seats were rigged; this is true. It is also true that the names of lakhs of people were deleted. All these things that Mamata Banerjee said are true. Mamata Didi says that she will not resign because she has achieved a moral victory. Mamata Didi has always been a movement, whether she is the Chief Minister, in power, or in the opposition. Even while being the Chief Minister, Mamata Didi has protested on the streets many times against the Central Government..."
Sanjay Raut emphasises the INDIA bloc's is always with Mamata Banerjee, noting that leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi have personally reached out to reaffirm their support following the election results.
"Uddhav Thackeray has spoken with her. Rahul Gandhi has also spoken. I saw there are many leaders in the India Bloc who spoke to her. We will now have to struggle harder... INDIA alliance is always with Mamata ji and will always be. Rahul ji also said yesterday that if anyone is happy that Mamata didi lost, then do not express this happiness, this is the defeat of the country, of democracy," said Raut.
11:52 (IST) May 06
Government Formation News: Congress decides to support TVK in forming Tamil Nadu govt
On Congress's decision to support TVK, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says, "The Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK..."
He said, "TVK has got 108 seats. The people of Tamil Nadu want a formation to be headed by the TVK. It's now incumbent upon the TVK to put together a workable majority, and they have reached out to the Congress party formally. It has been discussed in all appropriate forums of the party, and unanimously, the Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK because we believe that the people of Tamil Nadu want a change, but they also want a change which is headed by the TVK, but is also a secular formation. I think the people of Tamil Nadu are very clear that they want a secular formation. So we are only aiding and assisting the TVK to put together a secular and stable government in Tamil Nadu..."
He said, "TVK has got 108 seats. The people of Tamil Nadu want a formation to be headed by the TVK. It's now incumbent upon the TVK to put together a workable majority, and they have reached out to the Congress party formally. It has been discussed in all appropriate forums of the party, and unanimously, the Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK because we believe that the people of Tamil Nadu want a change, but they also want a change which is headed by the TVK, but is also a secular formation. I think the people of Tamil Nadu are very clear that they want a secular formation. So we are only aiding and assisting the TVK to put together a secular and stable government in Tamil Nadu..."
11:32 (IST) May 06
Government Formation News: 'They are doing something which will close their party,' DMK attacks Congress
DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan said, “Right from the beginning, there were talks that some people wanted to support Vijay and join his party. Congress is doing it in every state, and ultimately, they are losing in all of them. They are wiped off in Delhi and West Bengal. They have no chance in Maharashtra. They are doing something which will close their party.”
11:29 (IST) May 06
Government Formation News: 'Tamil Nadu will not accept a share in governance,' Congress MP Manickam Tagore
Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, "As far as we are concerned, our people—the voters of Tamil Nadu—have made a clear decision. Some people had been saying things like, “This won’t suit the soil of Tamil Nadu,” or “Tamil Nadu will not accept a share in governance.” But the people of Tamil Nadu have given their answer. They have made their decision. So, we will see what happens next. As far as I know, I can only say this much. In the meeting I attended yesterday, during the political advisory committee discussion, certain decisions were taken. The announcement regarding those decisions can only be made by Girish Chodankar."
11:28 (IST) May 06
CM Announcement News: 'Bengal polls was manipulated by EC,' says CPM MP P Sandosh
CPI MP P Sandosh said, "West Bengal election was manipulated by the Election Commission. EC was acting as a coalition partner of the BJP. This is a serious threat to democracy. This is a manipulated victory. BJP is purchasing victory in every state."
11:28 (IST) May 06
Government Formation News: Congress hails party's decision to support TVK in Tamil Nadu
Congress leaders have praised the party leadership ahead of a crucial meeting to review the Tamil Nadu election results. According to party sources, the Congress has extended its support to TVK in the state.
The party’s state in-charge, Girish Chodankar, is expected to address the media shortly.
The party’s state in-charge, Girish Chodankar, is expected to address the media shortly.
11:28 (IST) May 06
CM Announcement News: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Kerala CM face
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said, "In Keralam, the Observer will visit first. He will present a report after speaking with everyone. The high command will take the final decision..."
On being asked if he is the CM face in Keralam, he says, "The party will take a final decision on all these issues. In Keralam, we got a spectacular victory... Now, the other things will be decided by the Congress high command. There are several leaders in the Congress party, but whatever the high command decides, all the Congress leaders will accept it."
On being asked if he is the CM face in Keralam, he says, "The party will take a final decision on all these issues. In Keralam, we got a spectacular victory... Now, the other things will be decided by the Congress high command. There are several leaders in the Congress party, but whatever the high command decides, all the Congress leaders will accept it."
11:28 (IST) May 06
Government Formation News: 'The ball is in Vijay's court,' ADIAMK leader Kovai Sathyan
"The ball is in Mr Vijay's court, and he has to take a conscious decision," says AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan, on being asked if his party will support TVK in gaining majority
"The ball is in Mr Vijay's court, and he has to take a conscious decision whether he wants to complete the 5-year term or try to do some exercises of taking many more parties into confidence. The Governor has asked for clarity on the number of MLAs in the TVK camp. Developments are happening."
"The ball is in Mr Vijay's court, and he has to take a conscious decision whether he wants to complete the 5-year term or try to do some exercises of taking many more parties into confidence. The Governor has asked for clarity on the number of MLAs in the TVK camp. Developments are happening."
Government Formation News 2026 Live Updates: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday confirmed that the party will formally support a government led by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), following its strong showing of 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Describing the mandate as one for a “secular change,” Chidambaram said the decision to back TVK was taken unanimously across party forums to help it secure a majority and form a stable government. Speaking to ANI, he said, “The Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK...” He added, “TVK has got 108 seats. The people of Tamil Nadu want a formation to be headed by the TVK. It's now incumbent upon the TVK to put together a workable majority, and they have reached out to the Congress party formally. It has been discussed in all appropriate forums of the party, and unanimously, the Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK because we believe that the people of Tamil Nadu want a change, but they also want a change which is headed by the TVK, but is also a secular formation. I think the people of Tamil Nadu are very clear that they want a secular formation. So we are only aiding and assisting the TVK to put together a secular and stable government in Tamil Nadu...”
Earlier, amid speculation over a possible post-poll alliance, Congress state in-charge Girish Chodankar confirmed that the party had received a formal communication from TVK. He said the letter was discussed by senior leaders in New Delhi, with further details to be shared at a joint press conference.
“We have called a press conference jointly by our PCC President, CLP leaders, and newly elected MLAs. At that time, we will talk to you in detail and brief you on the details of how we are moving forward. Everything will be updated at 11 o'clock at the Satyamurthy Bhawan. The party called everyone today; they have given the letter to our Congress President, Mr. Khargeji. That letter was discussed yesterday in Delhi. Everything will be discussed when we go together at 11 o'clock,” Chodankar said.
TVK, with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, is just 10 short of the majority mark of 118 and is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress and Left allies, to form the government.
Meanwhile, Vijay has also sought an appointment with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi as part of the government formation process, according to party sources.
Describing the mandate as one for a “secular change,” Chidambaram said the decision to back TVK was taken unanimously across party forums to help it secure a majority and form a stable government. Speaking to ANI, he said, “The Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK...” He added, “TVK has got 108 seats. The people of Tamil Nadu want a formation to be headed by the TVK. It's now incumbent upon the TVK to put together a workable majority, and they have reached out to the Congress party formally. It has been discussed in all appropriate forums of the party, and unanimously, the Congress party has decided to support a government headed by the TVK because we believe that the people of Tamil Nadu want a change, but they also want a change which is headed by the TVK, but is also a secular formation. I think the people of Tamil Nadu are very clear that they want a secular formation. So we are only aiding and assisting the TVK to put together a secular and stable government in Tamil Nadu...”
Earlier, amid speculation over a possible post-poll alliance, Congress state in-charge Girish Chodankar confirmed that the party had received a formal communication from TVK. He said the letter was discussed by senior leaders in New Delhi, with further details to be shared at a joint press conference.
“We have called a press conference jointly by our PCC President, CLP leaders, and newly elected MLAs. At that time, we will talk to you in detail and brief you on the details of how we are moving forward. Everything will be updated at 11 o'clock at the Satyamurthy Bhawan. The party called everyone today; they have given the letter to our Congress President, Mr. Khargeji. That letter was discussed yesterday in Delhi. Everything will be discussed when we go together at 11 o'clock,” Chodankar said.
TVK, with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, is just 10 short of the majority mark of 118 and is expected to seek support from smaller parties, including Congress and Left allies, to form the government.
Meanwhile, Vijay has also sought an appointment with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi as part of the government formation process, according to party sources.
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