Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is reportedly considering a mass resignation of all 107 MLAs if either the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is invited to form the government amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu political deadlock. Sources said the move reflects mounting frustration within TVK as negotiations remain stalled despite the party emerging as the single largest force with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, still short of the majority mark. The development follows reports that the DMK initiated backchannel discussions with the AIADMK to prevent TVK from taking power after the closely contested Assembly elections. (PC: PTI)

West Bengal Police said vehicles with fake number plates were used in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead near Kolkata airport days after the Assembly election results. Investigators believe the attack was a planned ambush involving multiple bike-borne assailants armed with sophisticated weapons. Police recovered a seized bike with erased chassis details and traced one fake registration number to a North Bengal resident unrelated to the crime. The CID has taken over the high-profile investigation amid rising political tensions between the BJP and Trinamool Congress, with both parties accusing each other over escalating post-poll violence in the state. (PC: The Hindu)

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly warned that all 107 of its MLAs may resign if the rival DMK and AIADMK join hands to form the next Tamil Nadu government. The warning comes amid intense political uncertainty after TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats but fell short of the majority mark. Sources said Vijay’s camp views any DMK-AIADMK alliance as a betrayal of the public mandate for political change. Congress has already extended conditional support to TVK, while negotiations with smaller parties continue. The Governor has reportedly asked Vijay to prove support from at least 118 MLAs before staking claim. (PC: PTI)

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the state assembly on May 7 after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign following the Trinamool Congress’s crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections. The BJP secured over 200 seats, while Mamata alleged the mandate was “looted” and questioned the election process. The Governor issued the dissolution order under Article 174 of the Constitution as the assembly’s five-year term expired. The political standoff triggered debates over constitutional procedures, caretaker governance, and possible legal challenges. The BJP has demanded her immediate removal, while the Trinamool Congress plans to challenge the election outcome in court. (PC: NDTV)

With no party securing a clear majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member House. With Congress support, the alliance has risen to 112 MLAs, though one of Vijay’s two winning constituencies will eventually have to be vacated, leaving it short of the 118 needed to form government. Amid political uncertainty, Vijay met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar twice this week and staked claim to power. However, Raj Bhavan said TVK still lacks the numbers required to independently form the government. Sources said the Governor asked the party to prove support before invitation was considered. (PC: X)

West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi dissolved the state Assembly under Article 174(2)(b) on May 7, officially ending the Trinamool Congress government and removing Mamata Banerjee from office after she refused to resign following the BJP’s decisive election victory. The Governor’s notification stated the Assembly stood dissolved with immediate effect. Banerjee had alleged EVM tampering, vote looting and Election Commission collusion, insisting the BJP’s win was “immoral”. The BJP is yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate, with legislative party meetings scheduled. Meanwhile, Bengal continues witnessing post-poll violence, including multiple deaths, amid heavy deployment of central forces and heightened political confrontation across the state.

Political tensions intensified in Tamil Nadu after the Governor delayed inviting actor-politician Vijay to form the government despite his party, TVK, emerging as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the Assembly. Leaders from the DMK, VCK, and other allies accused the Governor of disrespecting the people’s mandate. Kamal Haasan said the delay insulted Tamil Nadu and harmed democracy. Congress has already extended support to TVK, while VCK and Left parties are considering backing Vijay. Meanwhile, the Governor has reportedly asked TVK to prove majority support before proceeding with the swearing-in process. (PC: NDTV)

Two meetings in two days with Governor RV Arlekar failed to clear the way for TVK chief Vijay to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Despite emerging as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, TVK remains short of the 118-seat majority mark. Congress has extended support, but the numbers are still insufficient, especially as Vijay is expected to vacate one of the two seats he won. Sources said the Governor asked TVK to prove its majority on the floor of the House before inviting the party to form the government, leaving Vijay’s swearing-in plans uncertain. (PC: X)

Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a suspected planned ambush in Madhyamgram, West Bengal. Police said Rath’s vehicle was allegedly tailed and blocked before bike-borne attackers opened fire at close range. Investigators recovered bullet shells and are examining CCTV footage to trace the assailants. Rath suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died at a private hospital. The killing has intensified post-election political tensions, with the BJP and Trinamool Congress trading accusations over the incident. (PC: India Today)

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has reportedly asked actor-politician Vijay to submit proof of support from at least 118 MLAs before being invited to form the next government. Sources said the governor questioned how the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam would secure a majority with only 113 confirmed legislators, including Congress support. TVK is now exploring support from Left parties, VCK and PMK to cross the majority mark. Sources also said the party may move court if the governor delays the invitation despite Vijay expressing readiness for a floor test in the Assembly.