Leaning and strategic support of small parties
Congress, CPI(M), IUML and VCK took different stands supporting or neutralizing the government. PMK and BJP maintained distance, making the political equations more complex.
#WATCH | Chennai | Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, along with DMK MLAs, arrives at the Assembly, as TVK to face floor test today. pic.twitter.com/uk0776F3nK
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2026
Political storm continues even after victory
Although the TVK government has secured majority in the floor test, the split in the AIADMK, the opposition’s allegations and the controversy over appointments indicate that the instability in Tamil Nadu politics is far from over. The coming days may be more challenging for the state power.