Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu counters Premallatha Vijayakant’s remarks on VCK-TVK alliance
Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu defended the VCK's alliance with the TVK, dismissing claims that the party joined solely for a ministerial post. He clarified that recent criticisms were directed at the DMK's handling of seat-sharing rather than the DMDK.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex and often volatile nature of coalition politics and seat-sharing negotiations in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu on Thursday (September 17, 2026) responded to DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant’s remarks that the VCK had joined the TVK alliance seeking a ministerial post, saying she had failed to understand the context of VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan’s recent comments .
Ms. Premallatha on Wednesday (September 16) questioned Mr. Thirumavalavan’s criticism of the sudden inclusion of the DMDK in the erstwhile DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ahead of the Assembly elections. She had said the VCK had joined the TVK alliance because it wanted a ministerial post and questioned why it had not extended outside support to the government like the Communist parties.
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