Vijay Set to Become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Following VCK's Support
Vijay set to become Tamil Nadu CM as VCK chief hands over confirmation letter to TVK's Aadhav Arjuna
The Economic Times
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The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party has officially extended unconditional support to Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), enabling it to secure a majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with 119 seats. This support comes despite the VCK's previous alliances, marking a significant political shift in the state.
- 01VCK's support brings TVK's total to 119 seats, surpassing the majority mark.
- 02TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats, surprising both DMK and AIADMK.
- 03Congress, CPI, and CPI(M) also support TVK, despite historical ties with DMK.
- 04AIADMK has declined to support TVK, leaving it to negotiate with smaller parties.
- 05Vijay received initial approval from the Governor to form the government.
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The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party has officially confirmed its unconditional support for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming a government in Tamil Nadu, bringing the total seat count to 119. This development allows TVK to surpass the crucial majority mark of 118 Assembly seats. TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, leaving both the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in shock. The support from Congress, which won five seats, along with the Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India (Marxist), marks a significant shift in alliances, as Congress has historically been allied with DMK. The AIADMK's refusal to support TVK has forced Vijay to negotiate with smaller parties to secure the necessary majority. Following a series of meetings, Vijay received preliminary approval from Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to claim the formation of the government, although this approval faced challenges amid accusations of a forged letter regarding support from the AMMK party.
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Vijay's ascension to Chief Minister could lead to significant policy changes in Tamil Nadu, affecting governance and political alliances in the state.
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