Kamal Haasan Voices Support for Vijay Amid Tamil Nadu Political Stalemate
Kamal Haasan has publicly backed Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's CM, urging respect for the people's mandate as the state faces a political deadlock.
Dumtika Editorial
May 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Kamal Haasan, the veteran actor and politician closely associated with the DMK, has stepped into the spotlight by backing Vijay's claim to the Chief Minister's post in Tamil Nadu following a dramatic election outcome. With no party achieving an outright majority, all eyes have been on the state's political developments.
The recent Assembly elections saw Vijay's TVK emerge as the largest party, though missing the majority mark by a narrow margin. This scenario has created significant suspense, as many expected the Governor to invite Vijay to form the government. However, the anticipated swearing-in did not materialize, sparking a wave of speculation and heated debate across social media platforms.
Reacting to the situation, Kamal Haasan affirmed his party's respect for the people's verdict and stated that the DMK is ready to serve as a responsible opposition. He also emphasized that constitutional authorities must uphold their duties, adding, "Not allowing TVK to form the government would amount to disrespecting and insulting the mandate of the people of Tamil Nadu." Haasan referred to the S.R. Bommai Supreme Court case to stress that the legislative majority should be tested on the Assembly floor, not elsewhere.
As political negotiations and public discussions continue, all eyes remain on the next moves from the Governor and party leaders, with Tamil Nadu's governance future hanging in the balance.


