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BJP to Stay Neutral in Tamil Nadu Assembly Floor Test, Says Bhojarajan

BJP MLA M Bhojarajan announced the party will maintain a neutral stand in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the floor test for the TVK government. PMK MLA Sowmiya Anbumani stated the party will abstain from the vote. Congress, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML have extended support to the TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Expelled AMMK MLA Kamaraj also pledged his support, stating he will back the government for the next five years.

Key Points: BJP Neutral in Tamil Nadu Floor Test: Bhojarajan

  • BJP to remain neutral in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test
  • PMK abstains from voting
  • Congress, CPI(M), VCK, IUML support TVK government
  • Expelled AMMK MLA Kamaraj pledges support for next five years
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BJP to maintain neutral stand in Tamil Nadu Assembly, says MLA Bhojarajan as TVK undertakes floor test

BJP MLA Bhojarajan says party will maintain neutral stand in Tamil Nadu Assembly as TVK government faces floor test. PMK abstains, Congress & allies support.

"I supported the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government yesterday, I support it today, and I will continue to support it for the next five years. - Kamaraj"

Chennai, May 13

Amid the ongoing floor test for the newly elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu, BJP MLA M Bhojarajan said that the party will maintain a neutral stand in the Assembly.

The BJP, part of the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu, won a single seat as Bhojarajan secured Udhagamandalam with a narrow margin of 976 votes. The party has decided to maintain a neutral stand in the House.

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) MLA Sowmiya Anbumani said in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that the party will abstain from the floor test.

PMK has four MLAs in the Assembly.

Congress, CPI(M), and VCK MLAs have extended support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, as the Tamil Nadu Assembly took up the motion for the Vote of Confidence on Wednesday.

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), which has two MLAs, has also extended support to the TVK government.

Expelled Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) MLA Kamaraj has also supported TVK in the Assembly. He said, "I supported the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government yesterday, I support it today, and I will continue to support it for the next five years. CM Vijay is protecting the entire state. I believe he will not leave me either. I am sure our Vijay will protect and save me too."

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president C Joseph Vijay is facing a floor test in the State Legislative Assembly to prove his majority.

The TVK holds 107 seats in the Assembly, after Vijay resigned from Trichy East and retained Perambur. The party seems to be sailing through the test after it gained support from Congress (five seats), along with the CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, which contribute two seats each. Adding one expelled AMMK MLA, the coalition's strength currently stands at 121 seats, breaching the majority mark.

- ANI

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Priya S
CM Vijay has done well to secure support from Congress, Left parties, and IUML. But let's be real - 107 seats should be enough if alliances hold. The floor test is just a formality now. Hope he delivers on development promises for Tamil Nadu! 👏
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Vikram M
BJP's neutrality is a smart political calculation - they don't want to alienate either side in a polarized TN scenario. But one has to wonder if this is just a temporary stance. Knowing BJP's national ambitions, they'll probably try to expand in TN during the next elections. Anyway, good luck to the new government!
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Ananya R
AMMK MLA Kamaraj's statement about being "protected" by CM Vijay sounds a bit desperate, no? Supporting someone for five years just because they saved your seat? That's not principled politics. But then again, TN politics has always been about pragmatism over ideology. 😅
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Rohit P
Good to see TVK forming government with left and secular allies. This shows that regional parties can work together despite differences. The floor test might be smooth sailing, but the real challenge will be governance - especially handling Tamil Nadu's economy and social issues. Hope CM Vijay lives up to expectations.
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Kavya N
BJP's neutral stand is basically admission that they're irrelevant in Tamil Nadu politics beyond being a minor player. They can't even take a stance on a vote of confidence! Meanwhile, PMK abstaining shows they're also hedging their bets. Typical opportunistic politics. TN deserves better than these games.

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