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TVK supporters protested outside the Lok Bhavan in Tamil Nadu after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar did not invite party chief Vijay to form the government, despite TVK emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections. Protesters were detained by the police.

TVK Supporters Protest Governor's Decision

Supporters of the Tamil Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party held protests outside the Lok Bhavan in Tamil Nadu. The protests erupted after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly did not invite TVK chief Vijay to form the next government, despite the party emerging as the single-largest formation in the recent Assembly elections. Protesters chanted slogans, demanding that the people's mandate not be denied and that Vijay be allowed to become the Chief Minister, expressing strong disapproval of the Governor's decision.

Police Detain Protesters

As the protests escalated, police intervened to manage the crowd. The video shows police forcibly removing and detaining the demonstrators. Protesters continued to voice their discontent even as they were being escorted into vehicles, highlighting the political tension and public reaction following the election results. The incident underscores the ongoing political friction in the state.

*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-05-08)*

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