Vijay faced delay in swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after the Governor sought proof of majority before inviting him to form the government. Such situations generally arise in a hung Assembly where no party or alliance secures an absolute majority.
In these circumstances, the Governor exercises constitutional discretion to appoint a leader most likely to command confidence in the House. Under Article 164, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister during government formation.
APSC Relevance: Indian Constitution, Governor’s powers and parliamentary democracy.
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