The Tamil Nadu government formation talks are fluid, with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) still negotiating with various smaller parties for support after it emerged as the single largest party without the majority mark of 118. With 108 MLAs (including two seats won by Vijay, one of which he will have to vacate) and explicit support from five Congress MLAs, TVK still needs external support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar insisted on written proof of support before inviting Vijay for a floor test in the Assembly and to form the next government in the south Indian state. While DMK, the second largest party led by former chief minister MK Stalin, said it is willing to give up to six months for TVK to prove majority support, the situation remains unpredictable amid multiple backroom manoeuvres.Parties with single-digit seats in the Assembly have suddenly emerged as the most important players in this context. Topping the kingmaker list are VCK and PMK, along with a couple of Left parties. Here is what you should know about the VCK, PMK and other potential kingmaker parties.<h2>VCK, the Dalit-focused party that could emerge powerful</h2>VCK, or Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which translates to Liberation Panthers Party, advocates social justice, opposition to caste discrimination, and Tamil nationalism. A political spinoff of the Dalit Panthers movement of the 1980s and 1990s, it has become an electoral presence in the past few years, particularly in constituencies reserved for the downtrodden Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, collectively known as Dalits.The party is led by its chairperson and president Thol Thirumavalavan, a prominent Dalit activist and lawyer who is also a parliamentarian from Chidambaram. Writer and former parliamentarian D Ravikumar is the party's general secretary.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-tvk-threatens-mass-resignation-as-governor-blocks-thalapathy-vijay-from-forming-government-1778207098450">Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government</a>&nbsp;While it has an independent ideology advocating social justice, VCK has allied in the past with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). In the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, VCK won two seats: Vanni Arasu from Tindivanam and LE Jothimani from Kattumannarkoil.TVK is actively courting VCK, with Vijay personally reaching out to Thirumavalavan.VCK's two MLAs, along with the four from Left parties (two from CPI and two from CPI(M)), could turn the fortunes in favour of TVK. They could also block Vijay's path to power.VCK is reportedly consulting internally and with allies before deciding on its course of action.It has also urged the governor to invite TVK for a floor test and is weighing ideological alignment, even while dealing with the dilemma of having been a DMK ally.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-elections-vijay-s-tvk-shocks-tamil-nadu-as-cm-buzz-explodes-after-debut-win-1778159288060/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-elections-vijay-s-tvk-shocks-tamil-nadu-as-cm-buzz-explodes-after-debut-win-1778159288060/embed</a><h2>PMK is the other party that could help TVK form the government. But will they?</h2>Pattali Makkal Katchi, which won four seats in the Assembly election, is a party mainly led by the powerful Vanniyar community. It is numerically stronger than VCK in the Assembly.Multiple reports indicate PMK is considering or is likely to extend support to TVK, with the party's founder S. Anbumani Ramadoss holding party meetings to decide. Ramadoss has already publicly urged that TVK's massive mandate as the single-largest party be accepted.But that is not the full picture. In the past, PMK had allied with the BJP-led NDA and AIADMK.This would make them ideologically incompatible with TVK.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-political-crisis-tvk-threatens-mass-resignation-as-governor-blocks-thalapathy-vijay-from-forming-government-1778207098450">Congress calls for statewide protest as Vijay’s TVK scrambles for the 'final five' to form government in Tamil Nadu</a><h2>Which other parties can help TVK form the government?</h2>Indian Union Muslim League, with two seats, has so far rejected TVK overtures and prefers sticking with DMK and SPA on ideological grounds. Left parties are also in discussions with TVK but remain tied to the broader SPA ecosystem, which makes it a difficult choice to make.Broader support from independents and possible rebels from larger Dravidian parties AIADMK and DMK could tip the scales in favour of TVK. But the price to pay would be senior Cabinet berths, which might weaken TVK while allocating ministerial portfolios.

Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK is seeking support from VCK, PMK and Left parties to cross the majority mark and form the next government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party. But his path to chief ministership is not yet clear. Who will emerge the kingmaker?

The Tamil Nadu government formation talks are fluid, with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) still negotiating with various smaller parties for support after it emerged as the single largest party without the majority mark of 118. With 108 MLAs (including two seats won by Vijay, one of which he will have to vacate) and explicit support from five Congress MLAs, TVK still needs external support to form the government. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar insisted on written proof of support before inviting Vijay for a floor test in the Assembly and to form the next government in the south Indian state. While DMK, the second largest party led by former chief minister MK Stalin, said it is willing to give up to six months for TVK to prove majority support, the situation remains unpredictable amid multiple backroom manoeuvres. Parties with single-digit seats in the Assembly have suddenly emerged as the most important players in this context. Topping the kingmaker list are VCK and PMK, along with a couple of Left parties. Here is what you should know about the VCK, PMK and other potential kingmaker parties. VCK, the Dalit-focused party that could emerge powerful VCK, or Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, which translates to Liberation Panthers Party, advocates social justice, opposition to caste discrimination, and Tamil nationalism. A political spinoff of the Dalit Panthers movement of the 1980s and 1990s, it has become an electoral presence in the past few years, particularly in constituencies reserved for the downtrodden Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, collectively known as Dalits. The party is led by its chairperson and president Thol Thirumavalavan, a prominent Dalit activist and lawyer who is also a parliamentarian from Chidambaram. Writer and former parliamentarian D Ravikumar is the party's general secretary. Also read: Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government While it has an independent ideology advocating social justice, VCK has allied in the past with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). In the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, VCK won two seats: Vanni Arasu from Tindivanam and LE Jothimani from Kattumannarkoil. TVK is actively courting VCK, with Vijay personally reaching out to Thirumavalavan. VCK's two MLAs, along with the four from Left parties (two from CPI and two from CPI(M)), could turn the fortunes in favour of TVK. They could also block Vijay's path to power. VCK is reportedly consulting internally and with allies before deciding on its course of action. It has also urged the governor to invite TVK for a floor test and is weighing ideological alignment, even while dealing with the dilemma of having been a DMK ally. https://www.wionews.com/videos/tamil-nadu-elections-vijay-s-tvk-shocks-tamil-nadu-as-cm-buzz-explodes-after-debut-win-1778159288060/embed PMK is the other party that could help TVK form the government. But will they? Pattali Makkal Katchi, which won four seats in the Assembly election, is a party mainly led by the powerful Vanniyar community. It is numerically stronger than VCK in the Assembly. Multiple reports indicate PMK is considering or is likely to extend support to TVK, with the party's founder S. Anbumani Ramadoss holding party meetings to decide. Ramadoss has already publicly urged that TVK's massive mandate as the single-largest party be accepted. But that is not the full picture. In the past, PMK had allied with the BJP-led NDA and AIADMK. This would make them ideologically incompatible with TVK. Also read: Congress calls for statewide protest as Vijay’s TVK scrambles for the 'final five' to form government in Tamil Nadu Which other parties can help TVK form the government? Indian Union Muslim League, with two seats, has so far rejected TVK overtures and prefers sticking with DMK and SPA on ideological grounds. Left parties are also in discussions with TVK but remain tied to the broader SPA ecosystem, which makes it a difficult choice to make. Broader support from independents and possible rebels from larger Dravidian parties AIADMK and DMK could tip the scales in favour of TVK. But the price to pay would be senior Cabinet berths, which might weaken TVK while allocating ministerial portfolios.

Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK is seeking support from VCK, PMK and Left parties to cross the majority mark and form the next government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party. But his path to chief ministership is not yet clear. Who will emerge the kingmaker?

Vijay's path to Tamil Nadu chief minister: Who will be the kingmaker - VCK, PMK or the Left? What you should know

PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), an alliance partner of AIADMK on Sunday released its first list of five candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls.

The PMK would contest on Dharmapuri, Vizhupuram, Arakkanom, Cuddalore, central Chennai, Sriperambadur, Dindugal.

The first five names released by PMK to contest LS polls in the state&nbsp;include sitting MP Anbumani Ramadoss from his own constituency Dharmapuri, Vadivel Iravanan&nbsp;from Villupuram, R Govinda Swamy from Cuddalore, AK Moorthy from Arrakonam and Sam Paul from central Chennai.&nbsp;

As PMK will field its candidates in seven seats in the state, the remaining two candidates will be announced soon.&nbsp;

In a joint press conference held by the BJP, AIADMK, PMK, and DMDK on Sunday, it was announced that AIADMK will contest on 20 Lok Sabha seats including South Chennai, Theni, Pollachi, Karur and Erode while BJP would be fielding its candidates from Kanyakumari, Sivagangai, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituencies.

AIADMK will contest on Salem, Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Erode, Karur, Thiruppur, Pollachi, Arani, Thiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Perambalur, Theni, Madurai, Nilagiri, Tirunelveli, Nagapattinam, Mayiladururai, Thiruvallur, Chennai south, Perambalur.

BJP will contest on Kanyakumari,Sivagangai, Kovai,Tutucorin and&nbsp;Ramanadhaputam.

DMDK, on the other hand, will contest on Chennai north, Virudhunagar, Trichy, Kallakuruchi, while Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) headed by GK Vasan will field candidates from Tanjore, Puthiya Tamiligam in Thenkasi,&nbsp;&nbsp;Puthiya Needhi Katchi in&nbsp;&nbsp;Vellore and NR Congress in Puducherry.

Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 18 for its 39 parliamentary constituencies, while counting of votes will take place on May 23.

PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), an alliance partner of AIADMK on Sunday released its first list of five candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. The PMK would contest on Dharmapuri, Vizhupuram, Arakkanom, Cuddalore, central Chennai, Sriperambadur, Dindugal.

PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), an alliance partner of AIADMK on Sunday released its first list of five candidates for the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. The PMK would contest on Dharmapuri, Vizhupuram, Arakkanom, Cuddalore, central Chennai, Sriperambadur, Dindugal. The first five names released by PMK to contest LS polls in the state include sitting MP Anbumani Ramadoss from his own constituency Dharmapuri, Vadivel Iravanan from Villupuram, R Govinda Swamy from Cuddalore, AK Moorthy from Arrakonam and Sam Paul from central Chennai. As PMK will field its candidates in seven seats in the state, the remaining two candidates will be announced soon. In a joint press conference held by the BJP, AIADMK, PMK, and DMDK on Sunday, it was announced that AIADMK will contest on 20 Lok Sabha seats including South Chennai, Theni, Pollachi, Karur and Erode while BJP would be fielding its candidates from Kanyakumari, Sivagangai, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituencies. AIADMK will contest on Salem, Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Erode, Karur, Thiruppur, Pollachi, Arani, Thiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Perambalur, Theni, Madurai, Nilagiri, Tirunelveli, Nagapattinam, Mayiladururai, Thiruvallur, Chennai south, Perambalur. BJP will contest on Kanyakumari,Sivagangai, Kovai,Tutucorin and Ramanadhaputam. DMDK, on the other hand, will contest on Chennai north, Virudhunagar, Trichy, Kallakuruchi, while Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) headed by GK Vasan will field candidates from Tanjore, Puthiya Tamiligam in Thenkasi, Puthiya Needhi Katchi in Vellore and NR Congress in Puducherry. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 18 for its 39 parliamentary constituencies, while counting of votes will take place on May 23.

Lok Sabha polls: AIADMK alliance partner PMK announces first five candidates

PMK youth wing President and Lok Sabha MP from Dharmapuri, Anbumani Ramadoss spoke to reporters here and elaborated about his party's decision to ally with the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2019-aiadmk-partners-with-pm-modis-bjp-in-tamil-nadu-198319">AIADMK-BJP combine</a> in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.&nbsp;

The PMK has been allotted 7 Lok Sabha seats and 1 Rajya Sabha seat in the alliance. The PMK party is influential in the northern and Western belt of Tamil Nadu and has a significant support base consisting of the Vanniyar community.&nbsp;

Anbumani and his father Dr. Ramadoss had been vocal critics of both Dravidian parties and in the past had spoken about not allying with them. But their seat-sharing pacts, alliance with the AIADMK was announced on February 19th after talks between the party leaders at a star hotel. Later that evening the AIADMK announced its alliance with the BJP as well.&nbsp;

To questions regarding the alliance with the AIADMK, which went against the PMK's earlier stance, Anbumani replied that their party's decision was taken keeping in mind the 'interests and welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu and was taken in consultation with the party rank and file'. He also stated that the current situation in Tamil Nadu is different, in the absence of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi and hence the interests of the state need to be protected.

Anbumani also mentioned about the 10-point demand that his party had put forth to the AIADMK. The points include exemption of Tamil Nadu from the NEET exam for medical entrance, the release of 7 convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi case, complete prohibition of liquor and opposing Karnataka's attempts to build a reservoir at Mekedatu over the Cauvery river, among others.

Speaking about the list of corruption charges against the AIADMK that he had earlier handed over to the Governor, Anbumani said that the matter was under investigation and if they are found to be true, severe action must be taken.&nbsp;

Responding to questions regarding&nbsp; NEET and the release of the Rajiv Gandhi case convicts, which require the intervention of the Central government, he said that they would reiterate their demands while they meet with the BJP.&nbsp;

The two major camps in Tamil Nadu are the AIADMK-BJP-PMK combine and the DMK-Congress-Left parties. Smaller regional outfits in the state are also said to be in talks with both factions.

PMK youth wing President and Lok Sabha MP from Dharmapuri, Anbumani Ramadoss spoke to reporters here and elaborated about his party's decision to ally with the AIADMK-BJP combine in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

PMK youth wing President and Lok Sabha MP from Dharmapuri, Anbumani Ramadoss spoke to reporters here and elaborated about his party's decision to ally with the AIADMK-BJP combine in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The PMK has been allotted 7 Lok Sabha seats and 1 Rajya Sabha seat in the alliance. The PMK party is influential in the northern and Western belt of Tamil Nadu and has a significant support base consisting of the Vanniyar community. Anbumani and his father Dr. Ramadoss had been vocal critics of both Dravidian parties and in the past had spoken about not allying with them. But their seat-sharing pacts, alliance with the AIADMK was announced on February 19th after talks between the party leaders at a star hotel. Later that evening the AIADMK announced its alliance with the BJP as well. To questions regarding the alliance with the AIADMK, which went against the PMK's earlier stance, Anbumani replied that their party's decision was taken keeping in mind the 'interests and welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu and was taken in consultation with the party rank and file'. He also stated that the current situation in Tamil Nadu is different, in the absence of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi and hence the interests of the state need to be protected. Anbumani also mentioned about the 10-point demand that his party had put forth to the AIADMK. The points include exemption of Tamil Nadu from the NEET exam for medical entrance, the release of 7 convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi case, complete prohibition of liquor and opposing Karnataka's attempts to build a reservoir at Mekedatu over the Cauvery river, among others. Speaking about the list of corruption charges against the AIADMK that he had earlier handed over to the Governor, Anbumani said that the matter was under investigation and if they are found to be true, severe action must be taken. Responding to questions regarding NEET and the release of the Rajiv Gandhi case convicts, which require the intervention of the Central government, he said that they would reiterate their demands while they meet with the BJP. The two major camps in Tamil Nadu are the AIADMK-BJP-PMK combine and the DMK-Congress-Left parties. Smaller regional outfits in the state are also said to be in talks with both factions.

Alliance with AIADMK- BJP in order to safeguard interests of Tamil Nadu: Anbumani Ramadoss

The ruling AIADMK Tuesday announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.

Announcing the deal in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, AIADMK coordinator and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said it has also been decided that the PMK will be allocated a Rajya Sabha seat.

Under the deal, The PMK will be supporting the AIADMK in the bypolls expected to 21 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, he said.

A formal agreement in this regard was signed between the leadership of&nbsp; 
the two parties in a city hotel.

PMK founder leader S Ramadoss described the coalition as "an alliance for people's welfare, a mega-coalition and a victorious alliance."

"To retrieve the rights of Tamil Nadu people, we have made a 10-point charter of demands," Ramadoss said.

The demands include declaring the Cauvery delta districts as a protected farm region, a caste-wise census be held in Tamil Nadu and seven Rajiv case convicts be set free.

"This coalition will be successful in all the 40 constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," he said.

The rationale for aligning with the AIADMK will be explained by his son and former Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss later, he said.&nbsp;

The ruling AIADMK Tuesday announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.

The ruling AIADMK Tuesday announced a poll alliance with the Pattali Makkal Katchi and allotted seven Lok Sabha seats to it for the forthcoming Parliamentary elections. Announcing the deal in the presence of Chief Minister K Palaniswami, AIADMK coordinator and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said it has also been decided that the PMK will be allocated a Rajya Sabha seat. Under the deal, The PMK will be supporting the AIADMK in the bypolls expected to 21 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, he said. A formal agreement in this regard was signed between the leadership of the two parties in a city hotel. PMK founder leader S Ramadoss described the coalition as "an alliance for people's welfare, a mega-coalition and a victorious alliance." "To retrieve the rights of Tamil Nadu people, we have made a 10-point charter of demands," Ramadoss said. The demands include declaring the Cauvery delta districts as a protected farm region, a caste-wise census be held in Tamil Nadu and seven Rajiv case convicts be set free. "This coalition will be successful in all the 40 constituencies in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," he said. The rationale for aligning with the AIADMK will be explained by his son and former Union Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss later, he said.

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