VCK Party to Decide Support for TVK Chief Joseph Vijay Today Amidst Political Uncertainty in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu. While political uncertainty remains regarding the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu, the VCK party is making a final decision today on whether to support TVK chief Joseph Vijay or not.

VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has stated that his party's decision will be in line with the decision of the leftist parties, and the leftist parties have already announced their support for Vijay.

In the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, 118 MLAs are required for a majority, and Vijay's party TVK has 108 MLAs. He needs two more MLAs to reach the majority, making VCK's support crucial.

Vijay has so far received the support of 5 MLAs from Congress, 2 from CPI, and 2 from CPM. However, Congress and leftist parties have set a condition that no ally of the BJP can join the alliance. Due to this condition, the possibility of four PMK MLAs joining Vijay's alliance has ended. Vijay met Governor R.N. Ravi on Friday evening and submitted a letter of support from 116 MLAs, which is two seats short of a majority.

Meanwhile, VCK has put forward tough conditions for support. VCK MP and General Secretary D. Ravikumar told BBC Hindi that the party's office bearers have suggested giving the post of Deputy Chief Minister to their leader.

He said, 'We do not want to provide support only from the outside like the leftist parties. Support without any responsibility is a failed approach.' In addition to the Deputy Chief Minister post, VCK has also claimed the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat and the Tiruchi East assembly seat, which Vijay might vacate. Vijay has been elected from two constituencies, so there is a possibility he will leave the Tiruchi East seat.

Ravikumar clarified that they are not in a hurry to make a decision and have time until 2 PM today. He is confident that if the VCK submits a letter of support, the Governor will definitely call for a swearing-in ceremony.

As the term of the current assembly ends tomorrow, parties are under pressure to make a decision today. If Vijay cannot address the VCK's demands today, there is a possibility that the Governor will formally end the assembly's term tomorrow or recommend the imposition of President's rule in the state.