The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has only two MLAs in Tamil Nadu, yet it has outsized influence in government formation. Led by Thol Thirumavalavan, the state’s largest Dalit party draws inspiration from the Black Panther movement and fuses Ambedkar, Periyar and Marxist ideas, positioning itself against “Sanatan forces” while negotiating political sway.
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