Tamil Nadu Congress has cautioned against “betrayal” of the mandate and manipulation as talks over government formation continue after a hung assembly verdict. Backed by five Congress MLAs, the alliance currently totals 112 seats—six short of the 118 needed for a majority in the 234-member assembly—while fears grow over potential constitutional fallout.
TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu’s hung Assembly with 108 seats, but it needs 118 for a majority. The current term ends May 10, 2026, leaving a tight window for post-poll negotiations. TVK is now seeking alliances with smaller parties to secure numbers and stake its claim to form the government before time runs out.
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BJP candidate P C George is confident of winning the Poonjar Assembly seat and says his son Shone George will win in Pala. In a striking claim, he has bet Rs 1 crore on the outcome and expects Kerala to end in a hung Assembly, with the UDF leading. He projects the NDA winning around 11 seats, with results due Monday.
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