On Friday, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)—the party founded by actor-turned-politician Thalapathi Vijay—secured the support of two prominent Leftist parties. (Image X @Pari__ag)
Chennai: The ongoing political suspense in Tamil Nadu is now on the verge of resolution. On Friday, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)—the party founded by actor-turned-politician Thalapathi Vijay—secured the support of two prominent Leftist parties: the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the CPI (Marxist). However, this support was not extended without conditions. The Leftist parties have publicly disclosed the primary reason behind their decision to back the TVK; simultaneously, they have also conveyed a stern message to Vijay's party.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist)—CPI(M)—have explicitly stated that they extended their support to the TVK with the specific objective of keeping the BJP out of the power equation and opposing the DMK's proposal to support the AIADMK. On Friday, CPI leader M.A. Baby revealed that the DMK had sought for the Leftist parties to lend their support to the AIADMK.
M.A. Baby stated, "The DMK wanted us to support the AIADMK, while they themselves would facilitate the formation of the government by offering support from the outside. This arrangement was unacceptable to both the CPI and the CPI(M). Consequently, we chose a path distinct from the DMK and extended our support to the TVK before the DMK could mobilize its majority."
He further clarified that the ideological and political relationship between the Leftist parties and the DMK would remain intact. Baby remarked, "The political journey of the Leftist parties will continue alongside the DMK, and we will remain steadfast in our support of its secular ideals." However, he also made it clear that the support extended to the TVK would be strictly external; no demands would be made for ministerial portfolios or a share in the cabinet.
Furthermore, a statement issued by CPI leader Veerapandian is being regarded as politically highly significant. He asserted that the Leftist parties supported the TVK with the specific aim of preventing the BJP from gaining a foothold in Tamil Nadu, rather than as part of any political quid pro quo. He explicitly warned that should Vijay move closer to the BJP—or enter into an alliance with the party—at any point in the future, the CPI would openly and vigorously oppose him. Virapandian's statement is being interpreted as a reflection of the Left parties' concern regarding the BJP's growing influence in Tamil Nadu politics. Tamil politics has long been dominated by Dravidian ideology and regional parties—a landscape where the BJP has, until now, struggled to establish a strong foothold. Consequently, the Left parties are keen to ensure that the BJP does not gain any political space whatsoever through the process of government formation.
Vijay's party had sought support from the DMK alliance partners: the CPI, CPI(M), and VCK. Each of these three parties holds two seats in the legislature. All three have now publicly declared their support for the TVK. The CPI and CPI(M) formally conveyed their decision to support Vijay by sending letters to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Following this, Vijay began preparations to meet with the Governor to formally stake his claim to form the government. This would mark his third meeting with the Governor within a span of three days.
It is worth noting that, with the backing of the two legislators each from the CPI and CPI(M), Vijay has moved significantly closer to forming the government. A majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly requires the support of 118 legislators. The TVK currently holds 108 seats. The Congress party, which holds five seats, had already announced its support earlier. Now, in addition to the CPI and CPI(M), the VCK—which holds two seats—has also pledged its support to Vijay's party. Consequently, the total tally of supporting legislators has reached 119.
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