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Tamil Nadu government talks shift as Left support moves TVK nearer majority and Vijay meets Guv again
Politics
Published on 8 May 2026
Left parties back DMK, ruling TVK cabinet out communists
Tamil Nadu’s government formation is taking a sharper turn as Left parties—part of the DMK-led alliance—say they backed the decision to block the BJP’s “backdoor entry” into the state. They will remain aligned with the DMK, emphasizing state rights. Meanwhile, Communist parties have clarified they will not join the TVK cabinet, even as Vijay is set to meet the Governor again.
- Left parties cite stopping BJP backdoor entry as the reason for their stand
- They plan to stay with the DMK alliance on state rights
- Communist parties will not be part of the TVK cabinet
- Vijay is expected to meet the Governor again amid coalition shifts
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