Vijay secures majority mark as Left parties, VCK back TVK
In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, the CPI, CPM, and VCK have agreed to support the TVK chief, enabling the party to reach the crucial halfway majority mark of 118 MLAs.
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In a major political development in Tamil Nadu, the CPI, CPM, and VCK have agreed to support the TVK chief, enabling the party to reach the crucial halfway majority mark of 118 MLAs.
TVK chief Vijay has sought an appointment with the Tamil Nadu Governor at Lok Bhavan at four thirty in the evening, sparking speculation about the party securing the required numbers to form the state government.
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