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PolityIndian Express8 May 2026
In Tamil Nadu, Vijay's Swearing-In Delayed: What Is the Governor's Role in a Hung Assembly
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📌 Summary:
- Tamil Nadu election: TVK (Vijay's party) wins; swearing-in delayed amid questions on Governor's role in hung Assembly scenario
- Constitutional position: Governor has discretion in inviting party/coalition to form government when no single party has clear majority (Article 164)
- Governor guided by: Sarkaria Commission (1988), Punchhi Commission (2010), and key SC rulings including Nabam Rebia case (2016)
- Key principles: invite party with best claim to majority; post-election alliances are valid; delay cannot be used as political tool
- Governor is constitutional guardian — not an agent of the Centre; controversy when invitation withheld despite party commanding majority support
📚 Prelims Fact:
- Article 164: Governor appoints CM commanding majority; Sarkaria Commission 1988 and Punchhi Commission 2010 on Centre-State/Governor's role; Nabam Rebia 2016: SC limited Governor's prorogation powers
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