In an exclusive interview with India Today, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram talked about the rise of Vijay and his party TVK in Tamil Nadu, why Congress is backing TVK and the future of the INDIA bloc after a DMK leader said it's over.
On why the Congress is backing TVK, Chidambaram said, "First, no party in Tamil Nadu wants another election. Second, no political party in the state wants President’s Rule, which would effectively mean BJP rule. To avoid these two contingencies, we had to form a government — and the only one in a position to do so was Mr. Vijay:"
While on INDIA bloc's future, he said, "I think the India bloc can be revived, can be strengthened, can be expanded."
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu, submitting a letter of support from 118 legislators to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor on Friday evening and staked a claim to form government after securing the support of 118 MLAs.
In a big revelation, CPM General Secretary MA Baby confirmed to India Today that the DMK had proposed supporting an AIADMK-led government from the outside and requested the Left to follow suit.
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