Analysis: The Numbers Crisis Behind Vijay's Delayed Oath Ceremony

A sharp political and constitutional debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the delay in inviting Vijay to form the government. During an NDTV panel discussion, a supporter of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) alleged that the Governor's office was obstructing TVK's right to govern despite the party emerging as the single largest force in the Assembly. The supporter argued that the Constitution requires a floor test to determine majority, not proof inside Raj Bhavan, especially when no rival alliance has staked claim. The row has intensified amid opposition allegations that the BJP-led Centre is influencing the Governor's actions, a charge denied by the BJP.