Tamil Nadu: VCK leader says Vijay has sought its support to form government
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijiy had called him and sought his support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, The Hindu reported.
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Thirumavalavan added that the actor-politician had also sent a formal letter.
“We have to discuss the issue with the frontline leaders of the party,” the newspaper quoted him as saying. “We are also continuously discussing it with the leaders of the Communist parties. We will take a decision together.”
The comments came after the TVK, on its electoral debut, on Monday emerged as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu elections, winning 108 seats. However, it fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats in the 234-member Assembly.
The Congress, which won five seats in the elections, declared its support to Vijay on Wednesday. However, even if the TVK accepts the support of the Congress, it still falls short of the majority mark by five seats.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, the Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist) are currently part of the alliance led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, CPI and CPI(M) won two seats each in the Assembly elections.
On Thursday, CPI leader M Veerapandian confirmed that TVK general secretary ‘Bussy’ Anand met him and sought support for government formation, The Hindu reported.
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