Chennai, May 7 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay can take the oath as the next Tamil Nadu Chief Minister once he proves he has the majority in the assembly, as Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar wants a 'stable' government, sources said on Thursday.

Sources added that as soon as the numbers are proven, Vijay can take the oath as the CM.

Meanwhile, the TVK supporters protested outside the Lok Bhavan, demanding the immediate swearing-in of Vijay as the state's CM.

This development unfolds amidst ongoing political drama in Tamil Nadu, following Vijay's second meeting with Governor Arlekar earlier in the day. The TVK chief has staked a claim to form the government, as has the support of a total of 112 MLAs, including five from the ...