Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to face his first floor test in the State Assembly as the TVK government’s ability to secure a majority is tested. Multiple outlets report that TVK is attempting to prove it has the required numbers after the party emerges as the single largest in the Assembly. The situation hinges on support from other legislators, including pledged backing from rebel AIADMK MLAs, which could affect the outcome of the vote.
The vote also faces legal and political complications. News18 and Times of India say a Madras High Court order temporarily bars TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi from voting, altering the effective strength for the floor test. Times of India adds that a forgery row further complicates the lead-up to the assembly vote.
With the court restraint reducing the number of eligible TVK legislators for the division, the “number game” becomes central to whether Vijay can demonstrate majority on the floor of the Assembly. Live coverage across outlets notes the assembly attendance and preparations as the floor test begins.
