A day after actor-politician Vijay-led TVK became the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with a surprise and stunning show in the Assembly elections, the Congress extended its support to the party.
The support was seen as a big gain for Vijay's party which stopped short of the majority mark in the state despite winning over 100 seats.
However, the Congress support alone still won't get TVK the numbers it needs to breach the minimum mark in the 243-seat Assembly.
Vijay is largely looking at three options in order to form a TVK-led government: garnering support from other parties, forming a minority government, or breaking existing coalitions in the southern state.
The TVK could also bank on breaking existing coalitions in the southern state, which is what would be happening if the Congress leaves DMK's side and becomes a TVK ally.
Speculation is also ongoing that the AIADMK could support the TVK.
Even though the TVK's tally is just 10 seats short of the majority, the party would actually need at least 12 additional legislators due to Election Commission rules.
There is no official announcement so far on the TVK and Congress forming an alliance.
