Tamil Nadu saga: What happened through the night, what awaits Vijay’s . . . Uncertainty continued to hang over Tamil Nadu’s government-formation process on Saturday morning, with VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan emerging as a pivotal figure after withholding formal support to Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) despite earlier indications from his party Through Friday
TN govt formation: CPI, CPM likely to back Vijay’s TVK as numbers near . . . In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, the Left parties, CPI and CPM, are likely to extend support to actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), top sources in the Left camp told The Federal on Friday (May 8) The move could bring Vijay within touching distance of the majority mark as intense behind-the-scenes negotiations continue over government formation in the state VCK stance now crucial According to sources, Vijay currently has the backing of around 108
POLITICAL UPDATE: CPI(M)-CPI Back Vijay, VCK Decision Now Key to Tamil . . . Tamil Nadu’s high-voltage political drama may finally be heading toward a conclusion as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India have officially announced support for actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party TVK However, despite this backing, Vijay still requires the support of two more MLAs to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly The focus has now shifted entirely to the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), whose two MLAs are expected to take
Tamil Nadu Numbers Game Turns Nerve Game: What Can Governor Do As TVK . . . The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu has reached a constitutional impasse following reports that Governor Rajendra Arlekar is “not convinced" by the support figures presented by Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)