Tamil Nadu govt formation: Vijay set to become chief minister as VCK extends support to TVK
Tamil Nadu govt formation: With the support of the TVK and IUML, actor-turned-politician Vijay will now become the Tamil Nadu chief minister.
Tamil Nadu's wait for the next chief minister is over! After days of keeping Tamil Nadu on the edge over their stance on extending support to Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) – the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu – the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has finally taken TVK to majority mark of 118. Meanwhile, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has also extended support to the TVK. IUML has two MLAs.
With the two small parties' support, the numbers in favour of TVK rose to120, two more than the simple majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly. With the support of the TVK and IUML, actor-turned-politician Vijay will now become the Tamil Nadu chief minister.
VCK leader Vanni Arasu, also the legislature party leader has addressed a letter to Governor Arlekar declaring support to TVK.
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1How did Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secure a majority to form the government in Tamil Nadu?⌵
The TVK, led by Vijay, secured the majority mark of 118 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the support of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). VCK has two MLAs and IUML has two MLAs, bringing TVK's numbers to 120.
2Which parties have extended support to Vijay's TVK for government formation in Tamil Nadu?⌵
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) have extended their support to TVK. Previously, Congress, CPI, and CPI(M) had also offered their support.
3Why is the VCK considered a kingmaker in Tamil Nadu's current political scenario?⌵
The VCK has emerged as a kingmaker because their support was crucial for TVK to reach the majority mark of 118 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. With two MLAs, VCK's support, along with IUML's, helped TVK cross the threshold.
4What is the significance of the VCK's support for Vijay's maiden government in Tamil Nadu?⌵
The VCK's support is significant as it helped Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) achieve the required majority to form its first government in Tamil Nadu. The VCK leader stated that their political goals of social justice and equality will be fulfilled under TVK's rule.
5How many seats did Vijay's TVK win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, and how many more were needed for a majority?⌵
Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. They needed 10 more seats to reach the simple majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly.
The confirmation of VCK's support to TVK came after President Thol. Thirumavalavan handed over the official confirmation letter to Aadhav Arjuna - TVK General Secretary - Election Campaign Management, extending their support to TVK to form a government in the state.
After receiving the support letter, TVK leader Arjuna thanked Congress, Left, VCK chief Thirumavalavan for support and said, “Got formation.”
VCK sources said the party, as of now, will extend outside support to Vijay in his bid to form TVK's maiden government.
Vijay-led TVK, 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.
Vijay, who won from two constituencies – Perambur and Tiruchirappalli – has to resign from one of them. This will bring down the party's strength to 107. The number of MLAs from parties supporting the TVK – Congress (5) and the CPI, CPI (M), IUML and VCK with two MLAs each, stands at 13.
The TVK General Secretary, Aadhav Arjuna later tweeted: “In a manner that welcomes the 'Silent Revolution' that took place through democratic means in Tamil Nadu, and in a way that extends support to the greatest transfer of power that is about to occur, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader, my political mentor, and great leader Thol. Thirumavalavan has extended his support.”
“The two Members of the Legislative Assembly who contested and won on behalf of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi have received a letter expressing support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and have handed it over to us with joy and confidence. For that, it is not we alone... even the future history of Tamil Nadu is indebted and must express its gratitude. Furthermore, it is not mere thanks alone... I firmly declare that the political goals of the 35-year political journey of VCK leader and brother Thol. Thirumavalavan—his dreams of social justice, his principles of equality—will be fulfilled in the rule of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam that is about to come to pass.”