Thol Thirumavalavan, the chief of Tamil Nadu's Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), issued a clarification regarding his comments on the possibility of becoming chief minister. He denied reports suggesting that he was approached by the AIADMK and DMK for this role, stating that no official discussions had taken place. Thirumavalavan expressed frustration over media misinterpretations of his remarks, which were made in response to a journalist's question about alleged efforts by the Congress party to thwart his chief ministerial ambitions. He highlighted the persistent social barriers that prevent a Dalit from being elected as chief minister in Tamil Nadu, contrasting this with the history of Dalit leaders in other Indian states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Thirumavalavan's comments come in the context of the recent elections, where the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party, supported by a coalition including VCK and Congress.