Chennai, May 6 -- Congress has said that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government and it is determined not to "have BJP and its proxies" run the government in the southern state.

The remarks came amid hectic political activity in the state to form the next government. TVK, led by actor-turned politician Vijay, which made a spectacular debut in Tamil Nadu assembly polls, fell short of a majority by ten seats.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said that Vijay had reached out to Congress and sought support to form the government.

The Congress had directed its Tamil Nadu unit to take a final decision, keeping in mind the spirit of the electoral verdict.

"TVK President Thiru Vijay has requested the Indian National Congre...