Edappadi K. Palaniswami. File
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Amid the intense speculation surrounding the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who had remained silent until now, has extended his congratulations to the party set to take office.
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In an official statement, he noted: “In the recently concluded 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, candidates from various parties contested and emerged victorious. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the party that will be forming the government in Tamil Nadu.”
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor C. Joseph Vijay, emerged the single-largest party, securing 108 seats in the Assembly – a few seats short of the simple-majority mark. Parties like the Congress, CPI, and CPI(M) – part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) – have extended support to Mr. Vijay to form the government. The VCK is yet to announce its official stand on the matter.
Published – May 09, 2026 03:48 pm IST
