The Hindu reports: The Congress on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) offered conditional support to TVK chief Vijay, saying that he shouldn’t seek the support of the lone winner from the BJP in the State, or any alliance partner of the BJP. The decision came after an online meeting of the office bearers of the Congress. The party had earlier claimed that Mr.
Vijay has sought their support in government formation in Tamil Nadu and its leadership has directed the State unit to take a final decision on the matter. Top Congress leaders held a meeting at party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence on Tuesday evening. Also read | Governance is the ultimate currency in Kerala In West Bengal, outgoing CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) ruled out stepping down after her party’s defeat in the Assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public mandate but the result of a conspiracy.
Background
Banerjee also alleged that the TMC’s contest in the polls was not against the BJP, but against the Election Commission, which worked “for the BJP”. Also read | The significant erasure of democracy in Bengal The BJP on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the party’s central observer for the election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal. The party also appointed Union Minister J.P.
Key facts
- The decision came after an online meeting of the office bearers of the Congress.
- Vijay has sought their support in government formation in Tamil Nadu and its leadership has directed the State unit to take a final decision on the matter.
- Top Congress leaders held a meeting at party chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence on Tuesday evening.
- Banerjee also alleged that the TMC’s contest in the polls was not against the BJP, but against the Election Commission, which worked “for the BJP”.
- The party also appointed Union Minister J.P.
What this means
Nadda as its central observer for the election of the legislative party leader in Assam. AIADMK’s winning candidate from Lalgudi constituency Leema Rose Martin said that talks were under way between her party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami and the TVK, after the latter’s stunning electoral debut in Tamil Nadu.
Notably, the Congress has offered conditional support to the TVK, saying that the TVK shouldn’t consider roping in the BJP or any of its alliance partners in the State. The AIADMK is in an alliance with the BJP in Tamil Nadu. After an online meeting with office bearers, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee said it will extend support to Mr.
Originally reported by The Hindu. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
