And of course, Tamil Nadu is slated for a milestone in state politics as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take the oath on Sunday as the new Chief Minister after a tumultuous history of political horseplay and discussions in the state.
This was a shocking divergence from the post-election politico-political condition, where no party simply climbed the majority mark. Vijay is said to have secured backing to proclaim the government after round-the-clock talks with allies and independent lawmakers.
I hear the Governor has invited the TVK leader to be the government head and has insisted that a TVK majority would prove him on the assembly floor on May 13. The upcoming floor test will surely be a key moment, as everyone focuses on allies and undecided MLAs at the moment.
Hundreds of politicians, movie personalities and thousands of TVK followers will probably be present at the swearing-in. Since this massive event, security in Chennai has been beefed up. Vijay’s ascent from movie superstardom to influential Tamil Nadu head of state is a shift in the state’s power structure.
Shorn as “Thalapathy,” Vijay became involved in politics at the beginning of the reign when he launched TVK, and the powerful youth-led political movement swept through the state in no time. Analysts, including employment, welfare schemes, education, and industrial development, have their sights set on his style of governance and actions as Chief Minister.
At the same time, they worry that the new government’s stability will never be guaranteed, and a contentious confrontation is about to occur during a floor test shortly. Tamil Nadu's probable strategy now is just what's ahead in the next 4-5 days.
