TN Governor rejects Vijay’s claim to form govt, says TVK lacks numbers

CHENNAI, May 7: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijay’s claim to form the government, stating that his party lacks the requisite numbers, adding another layer of political uncertainty and prompting the single largest party to step up efforts to seek support again from the Left parties, VCK and the IUML. Vijay visited the Lok Bhavan, based on an invitation from Governor Arlekar, for the second time in 24 hours. “During the meeting, the Hon’ble Governor explained that the requisite majority support in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, essential for forming the government, has not been establish…