VCK Expected to Declare Support to TVK Today

Chennai: The VCK, a long-time ally of the Left parties, is expected to formally announce its support to the Vijay-led TVK on Saturday by following the stand of the communist parties. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan has already announced that his party's decision would align with the decision of the Left parties that have already extended their support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in government formation.

TVK MLA-designate Marie Wilson has expressed confidence that his leader Vijay would become Chief Minister soon.

Meanwhile, VCK is eyeing plum posts, including Deputy CM, if the party joins the TVK-led new government, a source in the pro-Dalit organisation said on Saturday.

In the event of TVK founder Vijay vacating his Tiruchirapalli East constituency, Thirumalavalan should be fielded from the seat, the party prefers. The source also said that the party discussed a share in power, including two or three key posts for the VCK at the virtual meeting chaired by Thirumavalavan on Friday evening. It deliberated on seeking deputy chief minister's post for Thirumavalavan and a Cabinet post for its newly elected members. The party won two seats in the April 23 Assembly election.

Despite five days since the election results were announced and the party's euphoric victory in securing 108 seats, the TVK members' excitement continues to rise as they await the major announcement today.

VCK leader Vanniarasu, a close aid of the party founder, gave clear indication that Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was keen on getting a share in power, which the TVK is prepared to offer.

TVK president Vijay, who visited senior leaders of the left parties here on Friday, is expected to call on VCK chief Thol Thirumalavan in connection with government formation.

Tight security arrangements have been made at the office of the VCK in Ashok Nagar here ahead of the expected meeting.

Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with 108 seats, but 10 short of a majority initially, had earlier reached out to the Congress, CPI, CPI (M) and the VCK-- all DMK allies, seeking their support to form the government after winning its maiden Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, which was held on April 23.

Apart from Congress (5 seats), the three others have two MLAs each in the 234-member House.

VCK Expected to Declare Support to TVK Today

VCK leader Vanniarasu, a close aid of the party founder, gave clear indication that Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was keen on getting a share in power, which the TVK is prepared to offer

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