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AMMK founder Dhinakaran asks governor to invite EPS to form govt; missing MLA found
AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran met Governor R V Arlekar to push for Edappadi K Palaniswami to be invited to form the government, alleging forged letters and horse-trading. The AMMK MLA S Kamaraj, reported missing earlier, was found late at night, with Kamaraj denying TVK support and submitting a letter to the governor.
Why It Matters
The events reflect shifting political negotiations in Tamil Nadu and raise questions about coalition dynamics, legitimacy of support letters, and the role of elected representatives in government formation.
Timeline
4 Events
Kamaraj found late at night; noted as AMMK MLA who defeated DMK and TVK in Mannargudi
May 8, 2026
AMMK MLA S Kamaraj, who contested on the AMMK Cooker symbol and defeated both DMK and TVK candidates in Mannargudi constituency, was found late into the night after having been reported missing.
Two hours later, Dhinakaran returns with Kamaraj; Kamaraj submits denial of TVK support
May 8, 2026
About two hours after the first meeting, Dhinakaran visited the governor’s office again, this time with AMMK MLA S Kamaraj. Kamaraj joined him and submitted a letter to the governor stating that he did not support TVK. Dhinakaran said a forged letter circulated claiming Kamaraj supported TVK.
AMMK founder Dhinakaran meets Governor; submits complaint and claims forged letter
May 8, 2026
AMMK founder T T V Dhinakaran met the governor and submitted a complaint requesting an investigation. He claimed there were media reports that his party had supported TVK and suggested a forged letter purporting to support TVK. He said he had submitted a letter to the governor in support of Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the government and asserted AMMK’s NDA alignment with AIADMK.
TVK chief Vijay calls on Governor, stake claim to form govt
May 8, 2026
Hours after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekar and staked a claim to form the next government.