Thalapathy Vijay is Set to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) extended its support to his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday. VCK won two seats in the assembly elections have now decided to extend support to Vijay’s party, after three days of intense political negotiations and uncertainty over its stand.
With the VCK’s two MLAs now backing TVK, Vijay’s alliance is expected to cross the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly. With the backing of VCK Vijay now has the backing of 120 MLAs.
After the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam parted ways with its long-time ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Congress — which won five seats — emerged as one of the first parties to firmly support it. The Left parties, holding four MLAs, extended their backing on Friday. With official support now also coming from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Indian Union Muslim League, Vijay now commands the support of 120 MLAs.
Letters confirm VCK’s support
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan and legislature party leader Vanni Arasu confirmed support from the party’s two MLAs for Vijay’s bid to form the government. “In the interest of stable and democratic governance for the people of Tamil Nadu,” the VCK said it was extending ‘unconditional support’ to TVK.
In the letter signed by Vanni Arasu, it was mentioned that the support was being offered ‘under the instructions of our Party President Thol. Thirumavalavan.’ The letter also requested the Governor to ‘take on record my unconditional support.’
