VCK support TVK: Tamil Nadu: VCK says support to TVK is aimed at stopping President’s rule, it will not affect DMK alliance. india news
VCK says supporting TVK aimed at stopping President’s rule will not affect DMK alliance
New Delhi: Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday defended his party’s decision to extend unconditional support to the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, saying the move was aimed at ensuring political stability in Tamil Nadu and preventing the possibility of President’s rule in the state.Speaking in Chennai, the Viduthalai Chiruthigal Katchi (VCK) chief said the party took the decision independently while remaining part of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance.
Thirumavalavan said, “We want to support TVK for two reasons: VCK should not become an obstacle to Vijay becoming CM and Tamil Nadu should not come under Governor’s rule.”He stressed that the political crisis in Tamil Nadu should not be a reason for imposing President’s rule and said that the party had kept a “long-term view” in mind before extending support to TVK.
VCK says ties with DMK will remain intact
Thirumavalavan clarified that supporting TVK would not affect VCK’s relationship with the DMK-led alliance.“We are still in alliance with the DMK, having taken an independent decision as a political party during the crisis,” he said.VCK’s announcement came amid intense political activity after TVK, which emerged as the largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, fell short of the majority mark by 10 seats.VCK’s support along with that of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) took TVK’s tally to 120, two more than the majority mark of 118.
Possibility of claiming victory
Soon after VCK’s decision, IUML also announced support for TVK. Senior VCK leader Vanni Arasu wrote a letter to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar formally declaring support for TVK.TVK leader Adhav Arjun thanked Congress, Left parties and Thirumavalavan for supporting the party and expressed confidence that Vijay would become the next Chief Minister.Vijay is expected to meet the Governor soon to stake claim to form TVK’s first government in Tamil Nadu.