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AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam hints at alliance with Vijay TVK amid Tamil Nadu government arithmetic
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Published on 6 May 2026
A party routed in polls now courts Vijay’s TVK
With Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) still short of numbers to form government in Tamil Nadu, CV Shanmugam of AIADMK has reportedly floated support and an alliance idea. Once a key ministerial figure under J Jayalalithaa and closely linked to Edappadi K Palaniswami, Shanmugam’s move highlights fresh coalition maneuvering after election losses.
- TVK’s numbers remain uncertain as coalition talks intensify in Tamil Nadu
- AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam has floated support for Vijay’s party
- Shanmugam is seen as close to Edappadi K Palaniswami and a Jaya-era minister
- The proposal underscores shifting strategy after both parties faced setbacks
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