Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been scrambling for the additional 11 seats from smaller parties and former allies of the DMK-led alliance. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), which won two seats in Tamil Nadu assembly elections on April 23, is yet to make its political stance on supporting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as suspense continues in the state over the formation of a new government. (Also read: Vijay’s bodyguard says ‘bigger picture is unfolding’ amid suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu: Stay patient)
What Mansoor said
Amid this, actor Mansoor Ali Khan, who contested as an independent candidate in the Lalgudi Assembly constituency, was seen at Vijay’s Neelankarai residence. He spoke to reporters about the situation and said, “I came to see him and say that he is very brave. I came to say everything will be fine. He has won a majority here, and I came to encourage him at this time.”
He went on to add, “He (Vijay) has met the Governor for the third time, but the Governor is doing the biggest injustice to the people of Tamil Nadu… He (the Governor) does not have the right to say anything at all.”
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About TVK not getting a majority
The TVK, which won 108 seats, sought support from several smaller camps secure 118 seats in the 234-seat assembly. The CPI, CPI(M), which has two seats each, and Congress, with five seats extended support to TVK.
TVK still needs one more seat to touch the majority mark to form a government. Vijay and his senior party functionaries met the governor Rajendra Arlekar for three consecutive days seeking to form the government. However, in a statement, the Lok Bhavan made it clear that TVK requires the majority support in the Tamil Nadu assembly which is essential for forming the government, has not been established.
What happens next?
The VCK is expected to formally announce its support for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, a move that could significantly boost Vijay’s chances of forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan had earlier indicated that the party would adopt the Left parties’ stand, reported news agency PTI. Both the CPI and CPI (M) have already extended support to the Vijay-led TVK in the government formation process.
The expected announcement is being closely watched as TVK remains one short of the majority mark in the 234-member Assembly.