Chennai: Senior leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Friday reiterated her party’s long-standing demand for the abolition of the Governor’s post, as Tamil Nadu continues to grapple with uncertainty over government formation following a fractured mandate.

Speaking to PTI Videos, Kanimozhi said the DMK’s position on the Governor’s office remains unchanged, particularly in the context of the ongoing political transition and questions being raised about constitutional procedures.

“Our position that we do not need a Governor at all is something the DMK has never changed at any point in time,” she said.

The remarks come amid heightened political activity in the state after no party secured a clear majority in the Assembly elections, leaving the state in a hung House scenario.

Kanimozhi also referred to what she called “inherent friction” between the Governor’s office and elected state governments, suggesting that the current situation had exposed procedural ambiguities.

She said the post-election situation “raises a lot of questions” and called for greater reflection on constitutional norms, while stressing that “what the people decide is supreme,” even if the mandate is not decisive.

At the same time, she acknowledged that the lack of a clear majority has led to delays and confusion in government formation.

The Thoothukudi MP firmly dismissed speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) might support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) from outside to help form a government, calling such reports “rumours” and “speculation.”

“We can’t be responding to every rumour,” she said, refusing to comment on claims made by AIADMK regarding its numbers.

The political situation in Tamil Nadu remains fluid, with parties exploring possible alignments in a hung Assembly. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as a significant player with 108 seats and support from the Indian National Congress, is still short of the majority mark needed to form the government.

(PTI)