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VCK to Support TVK, Announcement Soon
VCK is expected to submit a support letter as TVK seeks government formation and party leaders say they want to avoid Governor’s rule.
Viduthalai Chiruthagal Katchi founder Thol Thirumavalavan will formally announce Saturday whether the party will support Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form Tamil Nadu government.
Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly on April 23, emerging as the single largest party but falling 10 seats short of the 118-seat majority required to form government.
TVK leader Adhav Arjuna met Thirumavalavan seeking support, while VCK Legislature Party leader Vanniarasu indicated the party would demand a share in power, a condition Vijay was prepared to offer.
After meeting outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin yesterday, Thirumavalavan emphasized VCK remains part of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, while PMK founder Ramadoss urged the Governor to invite Vijay to form government.
VCK stated it will 'emerge as a central force' despite marginalization efforts, though Thirumavalavan declined to discuss alternative coalition scenarios before consulting his core committee.