Praveen Chakravarty sought VCK’s support before filing Rajya Sabha nomination: Thirumavalavan
Thol. Thirumavalavan of the VCK party confirmed that Congress Rajya Sabha nominee Praveen Chakravarty sought his party's support prior to his nomination. The move has sparked debate among other political allies regarding potential new alliances.
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder-president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Friday (June 5, 2026) said that the Congress’ Rajya Sabha nominee Praveen Chakravarty had sought the VCK’s support before filing his nomination . Speaking to journalists, Mr. Thirumavalavan said that Mr. Chakravarty had informed him that he would be filing the nomination, and that former MLA S.S. Balaji had been asked to participate on behalf of the VCK. Asked about t he name coined for the post-poll alliance , led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Mr. Chakravarthy’s post, Mr. Thirumavalavan said: “I don’t know about that. The TVK may be thinking of talking to us about it.”
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