VCK President Thol Thirumavalavan Supports TVK's Bid to Form Tamil Nadu Government
'To Prevent President's Rule': VCK President On Why Party Extended Support To Vijay's TVK
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Thol Thirumavalavan, president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party, announced his party's support for TVK chief Vijay's attempt to form the Tamil Nadu government, citing a constitutional obligation to prevent President's Rule. This decision follows consultations with party leaders and aims to ensure stability in the state.
- 01VCK's support for TVK is framed as a constitutional obligation.
- 02The decision aims to prevent the imposition of President's Rule in Tamil Nadu.
- 03VCK won two seats in the recent assembly elections.
- 04Thirumavalavan informed DMK president M.K. Stalin of the decision beforehand.
- 05The support increases TVK's tally to 120 in the 234-member assembly.
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Thol Thirumavalavan, the president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), announced on Saturday that his party would extend outside support to the Tamil Nadu chief of the Tamilaga Valvu Kuzhu (TVK), Vijay, in forming the state government. Thirumavalavan emphasized that this decision was taken to prevent President's Rule, which would be imposed if the TVK failed to form a government by the May 10 deadline. He clarified that the support is not a coalition but rather a constitutional obligation to ensure the state's stability following a fractured electoral mandate. The VCK, which secured two seats in the recent assembly elections, consulted with its leaders and leftist parties before making this decision. Thirumavalavan also informed DMK president M.K. Stalin of their choice, who expressed his support for the decision. The VCK's backing, along with support from other parties, elevates the TVK's assembly tally to 120 in the 234-member assembly, crucial for avoiding a potential re-election.
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The VCK's support prevents a political vacuum in Tamil Nadu, ensuring governance and stability in the state.
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