Chennai | Tension prevailed for a while when TVK cadres staged a protest demonstration outside the Lok Bhavan, on Thursday, demanding that the governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should allow the party chief Vijay to form the government.

Despite providing the list of 112 supporting MLAs, including those of Congress, to the governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is yet to invite Vijay to form the government.

The protesting TVK cadres, who were from Tiruppur district, referencing the S R Bommai case verdict, told the media that the Governor's House is not the appropriate venue for proving a majority, and emphasised that the Legislative Assembly is the rightful place to prove the majority.

The protestors also claimed that TVK has emerged as the single largest party by securing 108 MLAs, and as per the constitution, it was the duty of the governor to call Vijay to form the government.

They also alleged that the governor was "favouring" the BJP by denying TVK the opportunity to form a government. The protesters also showed placards and shouted against the governor. Police had a tough time dealing with them.

Expressing their disappointment that Vijay could not be sworn in today, the cadres said that they have decided to remain in Chennai until the oath-taking ceremony is held.