Why Vijay’s TVK Government Faces A Tough Survival Battle In Tamil Nadu’s Assembly Number Game

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• Why Vijay’s TVK Government Faces A Tough Survival Battle In Tamil Nadu’s Assembly Number Game Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 14:40 IST The Vijay-led TVK government may face stability challenges due to its dependence on support from multiple parties and defecting legislators to maintain its Assembly majority.
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during the state Assembly session (Photo: PTI) The stability of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has come under intense scrutiny after recent political developments in Tamil Nadu exposed the fragile arithmetic behind the administration’s survival.
• Even though the Vijay-led government managed to win the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with 144 votes in favour, political observers and opposition leaders argue that the coalition’s dependence on outside support, defections, and ideological compromises could make governance increasingly difficult in the months ahead.
• The debate sharpened further after...