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CPI(M) to Decide on TN Support After Vijay’s Stance

CPI(M) state secretary P. Shanmugam said the party will decide its support after TVK chief Vijay clarifies his position, reaffirming its alignment with the DMK alliance. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK secured 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu elections, ending the DMK-AIADMK duopoly. Key DMK leaders, including Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, lost their seats to TVK candidates. VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan said a final decision will be made after consultations with CPI and CPI(M) leaders.

Key Points: CPI(M) Awaits Vijay’s Move in TN Hung Assembly

  • CPI(M) awaits Vijay's stance before deciding support
  • TVK wins 108 seats in TN elections
  • DMK and AIADMK reduced to 59 and 47 seats
  • Key DMK leaders defeated by TVK candidates
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Will clear our stance once Vijay states his position: CPI(M) Secretary Shanmugam after hung assembly situation in TN

CPI(M) secretary Shanmugam says party will decide support after TVK chief Vijay clarifies his position, amid hung assembly in Tamil Nadu.

"First, let Vijay clearly state his position. Once he does, we will decide whom to support. - P. Shanmugam"

Chennai, May 5

After no alliance secured a clear majority in the Tamil Nadu elections, CPI state secretary P. Shanmugam on Tuesday reiterated the party's inclination towards the DMK, while keeping options open pending clarity from TVK chief Vijay.

Speaking to reporters, Shanmugam said the party would take a final call on extending support only after Vijay clearly outlines his position. He, however, emphasised that there was "no doubt" about CPI(M)'s alignment with the DMK-led alliance.

"First, let Vijay clearly state his position. Once he does, we will decide whom to support. There is no doubt that we are with the DMK alliance," said Shanmugam.

Meanwhile, Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), said that a decision on support would be taken after consultations. He added that leaders from VCK, CPI and CPI(M) are scheduled to meet Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, after which they will announce their stance.

"We have not yet decided. The leaders of VCK, CPI and CPM are going to meet MK Stalin at around 11 AM, and we will inform you," he said.

The development follows actor-turned-politician Vijay led TVK's unprecedented success in Tamil Nadu elections, which ended up securing 108 out of 234 assembly seats, stunning both DMK and AIADMK, who were reduced to 59 and 47 seats respectively.

TVK stunned the 'Dravidian' parties in the State, bringing to an end the DMK-AIADMK three- decade-old 'duopoly'.

Candidates of the debut party ended up defeating many stellar politicians in the State, including Chief Minister MK Stalin from Kolathur, DMK stalwart Duraimurugan, Union Minister L Murugan, and former Tamil Nadu BJP president Tamilisasi Soundarajan.

TVK chief Vijay himself won from both the constituencies, Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur and proved that his charisma is not limited to cinema.

MS Babu of the TVK won against Chief Minister MK Stalin by 8795 votes in Kolathur, a seat which the DMK chief had held from 2011.

Duraimurugan, who has been amongst the longest serving MLAs in Tamil Nadu assembly lost to TVK's M. Sudhakar in Katpadi by 7309 votes. Murugan, contesting from Avinashi, was defeated by a margin of 15373 votes against TVK's Kamali S. Meanwhile, Soundarajan, who contested from Mylapore, lost against TVK's Venkataramanan P by 28972 votes, and stood in the third place.

KR Periyakaruppan, the DMK minister in Stalin's cabinet, lost out by just one vote to TVK's Seenivasa Sethupathy. Sethupathy secured 83,365 votes, edging past Periyakaruppan, who polled 83,364 votes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shanmugam's statement is classic political ambiguity—saying "we are with DMK" but also waiting for Vijay's move. This is smart politics, but also shows how scared the Left is of losing relevance. TVK's rise is a wake-up call for all parties. Time for CPI(M) to decide what they really stand for.
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Michael C
As someone from outside TN, this is fascinating. Vijay's charisma is clearly immense, but can he govern? Winning 108 seats on debut is no joke—he's humbled the old guard. But I worry about stability. A hung assembly with these numbers could lead to chaos. Hope the leaders put the state first over ego.
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Ananya R
I'm happy that the DMK-AIADMK stranglehold is finally broken. But I'm cautiously optimistic about TVK—celebrity politics often fades once the spotlight shifts. What matters now is good governance. BJP should watch out too; TN voters just showed they don't like outsiders dictating terms. 🙏
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Rajesh Q
CPI(M) is playing safe, as usual. They know DMK is their traditional ally, but TVK's numbers are tempting. I think they'll ultimately side with DMK due to ideological ties, but they're keeping doors open in case Vijay offers a better deal. Political opportunism at its finest! 😄
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Lauren Z
This is a huge moment for Indian democracy. A new party led by a superstar has broken a 30-year duopoly. The left parties need to be careful—if they side with

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