Tamil Nadu’s next government remains uncertain as VCK weighs declaring support for TVK. The delay follows allegations of horse-trading and a “forged” support letter attributed to AMMK, prompting Congress MLAs to relocate. TVK and Left parties want a quick resolution to honour the mandate and block BJP influence as the state waits for VCK’s call.
Tamil Nadu politics has hit a stalemate, and the balance of power is shifting to VCK. With AIADMK and DMK struggling to secure a clear route to government against the rising Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), VCK led by Thol. Thirumavalavan is reportedly emerging as the key deciding factor, drawing intense bid-for-support manoeuvres.
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VCK is reportedly pushing for major roles in Tamil Nadu’s new government, including a Deputy Chief Minister position. Party leader Thol Thirumavalavan is said to be under consideration for the Tiruchirapalli East seat. The party also wants commissions on caste killings to continue and Dalit promotion quotas to be maintained, signaling its bid for deeper influence in power sharing.
Tamil Nadu’s VCK says its X account was suspended for violating platform rules after an alleged post appeared to support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s push for a coalition government. TVK, led by Vijay, reportedly built a winning majority in the Assembly with backing from smaller parties including CPI, CPI(M), and Congress.
VCK’s official X account appears to have been suspended during the political turmoil in Tamil Nadu. Reports say the action happened shortly after the party posted support for Vijay Thalapathy to form a government. The sudden timing is fueling speculation online about whether the suspension was connected to the post and its political implications for the ongoing crisis.
VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan said the party’s high-level committee will meet this evening to assess Tamil Nadu’s political situation, including an approach from TVK for an alliance. He indicated the party will take a final call after the discussion among top committee members, as uncertainty grows across the state’s political landscape.
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VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan said his party has received a request for support from Vijay-led TVK, which emerged the single largest party but still lacks enough seats to form the government. VCK’s high-level committee will soon decide whether to back TVK. Thirumavalavan urged the governor to invite Vijay, calling it a constitutional right reflecting the people’s mandate.
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.
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