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Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to submit a list of supporting Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and demonstrate the numbers required to prove majority during their second meeting at Lok Bhavan, sources told news agency ANI. According to the sources quoted above, the Governor sought complete clarity on the magic number for government formation and wanted details of all legislators backing TVK’s claim. Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources added. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai. Some senior leaders have reportedly advised the party to explore legal options by approaching the Supreme Court or the Madras High Court. A section of leaders also suggested the possibility of going for fresh elections if required. TVK has staked claim to form the government with the support of the Congress, which has five MLAs. However, the alliance is still …