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IUML Chief: Supporting Vijay's TVK Govt to Preserve TN's Democratic Traditions

Indian Union Muslim League President K.M. Kader Mohideen announced support for Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to form the government in Tamil Nadu. He emphasized the move was to preserve the state's democratic traditions and prevent President's rule. VCK also extended unconditional support to TVK. With these additions, TVK has secured support of 120 legislators, clearing the path for Vijay to form the government.

Key Points: IUML Backs TVK to Form Govt in Tamil Nadu

  • IUML extends support to Vijay-led TVK for government formation
  • Mohideen says support is for preserving democratic traditions, not the party
  • DMK alliance partners were approached by TVK after election results
  • VCK also extends unconditional support to TVK, without ministerial participation
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Preserving TN's democratic traditions, says IUML chief on extending support to TVK-led Vijay to form govt

IUML chief K.M. Kader Mohideen says supporting Vijay-led TVK is to preserve democratic traditions in Tamil Nadu, after DMK alliance failed to secure majority.

"In order to preserve the democratic traditions of Tamil Nadu, it is the duty of every political party to extend support for the formation of the government. - K.M. Kader Mohideen"

Chennai, May 9

After extending support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, Indian Union Muslim League President K.M. Kader Mohideen emphasised that all parties should extend support "only for government formation" in Tamil Nadu and to preserve the state's "democratic traditions".

Speaking to IANS, Mohideen said: "Parties in alliance with the DMK were approached by the TVK."

However, he remarked that he had expected the DMK-led alliance to secure a majority.

"But the electorate has chosen the Vijay-led TVK with a large majority," he said.

The IUML President added: "Following the interest shown by our partners in the DMK alliance, we also extended our support to Vijay to form the government."

"DMK leader M.K. Stalin is leading the Secular Progressive Alliance in Tamil Nadu. The parties that were part of the Secular Progressive Alliance have taken a decision to extend support to the new party. Therefore, we have also explained the situation to Stalin and other leaders," he said.

Moreover, Mohideen clarified thar extending support to form the government is a need and necessity for the time being because Tamil Nadu needs the formation of a government.

"Otherwise, it may lead to President's rule, confusion and trouble in the state. Therefore, in order to preserve the democratic traditions of Tamil Nadu, it is the duty of every political party to extend support for the formation of the government," he said.

The IUML President clarified that support must be extended "not to the party that forms the government but the formation of the government".

Meanwhile, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has also extended its support to TVK.

Speaking to reporters, VCK President Thol. Thirumavalavan said: "After high-level committee discussions, we have decided to extend our support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu."

Thirumavalavan emphasised that just like the support extended by CPI and CPI-M on Friday, "VCK has extended unconditional support to TVK without any participation in the Ministry or any other terms and conditions."

With IUML and VCK now formally extending support, TVK is understood to have secured the support of 120 legislators, clearing the path for Vijay to approach the Governor Rajendra Arlekar with a claim to form the government.

- IANS

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James A
As an outsider looking in, this seems like typical coalition politics in India. It's refreshing to see parties willing to set aside differences to form a government. Hopefully Vijay's TVK can bring some fresh ideas to Tamil Nadu's governance.
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Sneha F
I'm skeptical about this "support only for government formation" claim. If you're supporting TVK, you're supporting Vijay's party. Let's not pretend it's about democracy when it's about power sharing. But yes, President's rule would be worse for Tamil Nadu. 🤔
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Michael C
This is a classic Indian political dance. IUML and VCK shifting support from DMK to TVK shows how fluid alliances can be. The real test will be whether this government can actually deliver for the people of Tamil Nadu.
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Kavya N
Good to see parties coming together to avoid President's rule. But I'm worried about the long-term stability. If TVK coalition fails, we'll be back to square one. The voters have spoken with a large majority for Vijay, so let's hope he can deliver! 🇮🇳
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Rahul R
It's important to note that IUML and VCK are supporting "government formation" not "Vijay's party" - that's an interesting semantic distinction. But in reality, politics is about alliances. Let's see how this plays out for Tamil Nadu's future. 🙏

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