'They can have their fantasies': Congress on TVK projecting TN CM Vijay as next PM

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday played down the buzz around TVK supporters projecting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for a larger role in national politics, saying that becoming Prime Minister requires the backing of at least 272 MPs.Chidambaram was responding to Vijay’s participation in the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Speaking about the Tamil Nadu-based political party led by the actor-turned-politician, Chidambaram said its leadership could have national ambitions, but the numbers in Parliament would ultimately determine who could become Prime Minister.“To become Prime Minister of India, you need to command the support of 272 MPs, any formation or any political party which commands the support of 272 MPs and the leader of that formation will be Prime Minister of India.