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VCK still undecided on backing TVK govt bid Left and IUML signal support for DMK

Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
VCK still undecided on backing TVK govt bid Left and IUML signal support for DMK

One DMK ally is holding out as talks drag

In Tamil Nadu’s race to consolidate power, TVK is pushing alliance talks to secure government support, but the big uncertainty remains over VCK, a DMK ally. While Left and IUML have backed DMK, VCK’s leadership has not yet reached a decision, leaving TVK’s path to forming the government tightly tied to VCK’s final call.

  • TVK is seeking alliances to secure support for government formation
  • VCK, an ally of DMK, has not decided whether to back TVK’s bid
  • Left and IUML have backed DMK, strengthening its position
  • Tamil Nadu’s government race hinges on VCK’s leadership decision
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