The floor test is taking place one day after Vijay met with allies, rivals All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and ardent opponent Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) founder Seeman in consecutive meetings.
A political row erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK Minister MRK Panneerselvam reportedly claimed North Indians only come to the state for menial jobs. The BJP condemned the remarks as "hateful" and "divisive," demanding a public apology ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.