Tamil Nadu’s dramatic political deadlock may finally be ending as Vijay appears to have secured the numbers needed to form the next government. After days of uncertainty, protests, and intense backroom negotiations, Congress, VCK, CPI and CPI(M) have reportedly extended support to TVK, pushing the alliance to the crucial majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. Vijay is now expected to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar once again to stake claim to form the government, just days after being told that TVK lacked sufficient support.