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Tamil Nadu: VCK says support to TVK aimed at preventing President’s rule, won’t affect DMK alliance

Times of India · May 9, 2026, 1:03 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK party has pledged unconditional support to Vijay's TVK, aiming to ensure Tamil Nadu's political stability and avert President's rule. This move, made independently while remaining in the DMK alliance, bolsters TVK's numbers to a majority. Vijay is now expected to stake his

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Tamil Nadu: VCK says support to TVK aimed at preventing President’s rule, won’t affect DMK alliance

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