Single largest party seeks time as numbers game begins Last updated: May 05, 2026 | 17:45 Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has formally staked his claim to become chief minister of Tamil Nadu. IANS Chennai: Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has formally staked his claim to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, setting the stage for intense post-poll negotiations after a fractured electoral verdict left the state without a clear majority. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, has approached Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar seeking an opportunity to form the government. The party has also requested a two-week window to prove its majority on the floor of the House. With the halfway mark set at 118, the TVK remains 10 seats short, turning the focus sharply on potential alliances and support from smaller parties and independents.…