Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest force in the ongoing vote count.
TVK is currently leading in over 110 seats, putting Vijay within striking distance of the 118-seat majority required to form a government on its own in the 234-member Assembly.
However, if the party falls short of that mark once final results are declared, Vijay may need the support of smaller parties to secure a working majority.
Parties such as the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the Indian National Congress are seen as potential kingmakers, with their backing likely to play a crucial role in government formation in a hung assembly scenario.
With narrow margins in several constituencies still in play, the final outcome remains fluid. But as it stands, Vijay is firmly on course to lead the next government—either with a clear majority or with post-poll support. (Newswire)
