TVK Seeks CPI Support to Form Government

TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar has sought the support of CPI to form a government, as TVK lacks a simple majority. The party has won 108 seats and needs 10 more. Kumar is optimistic after reaching out to Left parties, VCK, IUML, and receiving support from Congress.

TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday met with CPI state secretary M Veerapandian to solicit support for forming a new government, as the Vijay-led party currently lacks the necessary majority. Kumar's visit underscored the need for alliances in the fragmented assembly landscape.

During the discussion at the CPI office, Kumar confirmed that TVK had already approached other Left parties as well as the VCK and IUML for backing. With Congress pledging its support, Kumar remains optimistic about forging a successful coalition.

The TVK managed to secure 108 seats in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, but needs 10 more seats to govern independently. Despite inquiries about potential alliances with the NDA, Kumar firmly stated that TVK has not sought, nor plans to seek, their support.