Support for TVK: Left in huddle, VCK to announce stand on Saturday
Tamil Nadu’s Vijay-led Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which won 108 seats but fell short of a majority, is seeking support from CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to form government, while the VCK delays its decision until Saturday. The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) allies are deliberating internally, with CPI and CPI(M) holding discussions and VCK scheduling a 5 PM meeting to decide its stance, though it remains part of the SPA for now.
Tamil Nadu’s Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, faces uncertainty in forming a government after winning 108 seats in the April 23 Assembly elections—10 short of a majority. Vijay has reached out to CPI, CPI(M), and VCK, all DMK allies, for support, while the VCK announced it would clarify its stand by Saturday. The CPI and CPI(M) are conducting separate deliberations, weighing ideological safeguards and potential collaboration terms. A CPI source confirmed marathon discussions led by Tamil Nadu secretary M Veerapandian, with a decision expected later Friday. The CPI(M) is also holding detailed talks on the matter. VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan stated his party’s high-level committee will meet via video conference at 5 PM Friday to address the ‘political crisis’ and announce its decision Saturday. He dismissed delays as necessary democratic consultation, refusing to speculate on hypothetical scenarios like supporting an AIADMK-led government. The VCK remains part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), though Congress has already broken ties with DMK to back TVK. VCK General Secretary Sinthanai Selvan questioned Vijay’s approach, suggesting he should have proactively discussed support terms with allies to prevent BJP influence via the Governor. Selvan noted Vijay’s WhatsApp request for support and criticized the lack of direct engagement with party leaders. The VCK’s decision hinges on whether TVK can secure sufficient backing to avoid a hung assembly.
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