PMK founder Ramadoss on Saturday urged the Tamil Nadu Governor to invite Vijay's TVK to form the government, while also requesting the VCK to extend its support to the actor-turned politician's party.
"It is the duty of everyone to bow to the people's verdict. This process must not be delayed. An invitation should be extended immediately," he said in a statement.
Noting that parties such as the Congress, CPI and CPI(M) have already signalled their support to the TVK in the interest of the state's welfare, he said Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan should follow suit.
"If he offers his support, the governor should formally invite Vijay and administer the oath of office to him as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu," he said.
"Bearing the current circumstances in mind, I earnestly request my younger brother, Thirumavalavan, to immediately extend his support to TVK and by doing so, he would honour the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu and facilitate the establishment of a new government," he added.
The PMK founder's comments came as the Governor, for a third time, denied permission for the TVK to form the government, insisting that proof of majority should be provided before a floor test in the Assembly.
TVK had earlier obtained support from the Congress, which won five seats in the Assembly elections as part of the DMK-led alliance. On Thursday, Left parties extended support to Vijay, upping the prospects for the TVK to form the government.
However, the VCK, which also promised support for the TVK did not submit a letter of support, thereby leading to uncertainty in the government formation.
Vijay is expected to meet Thirumalavan on Saturday, following which a decision on the swearing-in ceremony is likely.
(With inputs from PTI)