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'Bid to prevent central rule, not validation of ideology': VCK will extend outside support to Vijay govt, continue in DMK alliance

Times of India · May 9, 2026, 9:46 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan has pledged unconditional support to actor-politician Vijay's government, aiming to ensure political stability and prevent President's rule in Tamil Nadu. This move, communicated to DMK chief MK Stalin, allows TVK to navigate the state's new coalition landscape. VCK wil

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'Bid to prevent central rule, not validation of ideology': VCK will extend outside support to Vijay govt, continue in DMK alliance

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