TVK chief Vijay arrives at the party headquarters after he wins the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections (PTI)

2 min read Chennai May 5, 2026 10:03 PM IST First published on: May 5, 2026 at 09:59 PM IST

With the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) landing at 108 seats, short of the 118 required for a majority in the 234-member Assembly, negotiations are underway that could reshape the state’s post-election arithmetic.

Lottery baron Santiago Martin’s wife, Leema Rose Martin, an AIADMK MLA who recently joined the party, said discussions were in progress between Vijay’s camp and former CM Edappadi K Palaniswami. “Talks are happening. We hope it leads to a stable government,” she said, adding that her party remained open to options as the numbers settle.

Top sources within the TVK confirmed that exploratory conversations had begun, with Aadhav Arjuna, a key figure in Vijay’s inner circle, playing a central role in initiating contact.…