Tamil Nadu’s post-poll dramatisation took another turn when TVK chief Vijay arrived ready to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Saturday, but the event was delayed after Governor Rajendra Arlekar waited for an official assistance letter from DMK ally VCK, leaving TVK two short of the bulk mark with 116 MLAs.
The post-poll political drama in Tamil Nadu took a late-night turn on Friday as TVK principal Vijay was all set to take oath as the Chief Minister on Saturday, but last-minute unpredictability over a crucial assistance letter from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), forced Governor Rajendra Arlekar to delay the main swearing-in news.
Resources at Lok Bhavan told India Today TV that Arlekar is still waiting for a formal letter of support from the VCK, even as Vijay saw him on Friday evening and submitted trademarks from 116 MLAs, 2 short of the majority mark in the 234-member Setting up. Earlier, Vijay was scheduled to be sworn in at 11 am on Saturday when news surfaced that the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim Organization (IUML) had really endorsed TVK, giving the alliance a total of 120, 2 above the 118-majority level.
However, in another crucial turn of events, the IUML, which was originally believed to have extended unequivocal support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), denied endorsing the Vijay-led event and also said that it would absolutely continue to remain with the DMK.
TVK leaders had been attempting to talk to VCK chairman Thol for the last two hours, sources said. Thirumavalavan, who is missing now. Sources at Raj Bhavan said that the Governor’s office is most likely to hold the oath-taking ceremony right after getting the VCK’s official assistance letter. The celebration will decide on endorsing TVK on Saturday, sources said.
The fast-paced growths came following Vijay’s 3rd browse through to the Guv in 3 days after he was questioned to display evidence of majority during his earlier two excursions to tje Lok Bhavan. It came after quick post-poll endorsement from Congress, Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (MArxist). VCK, CPI and CPI( M) were erstwhile partners of DMK.
The delay in swearing-in also happened in the midst of final discussions, with resources revealing that the VCK has been searching for the role of Replacement Chief Minister for Thirumavalavan. However, it is understood that TVK exploited the Urban Affairs portfolio more as a part of continuing negotiations.
Earlier, TVK had assured support from five Congress MPs, with two MLAs each from CPI and CPI(M). The CPI( M) also sent a real letter of support, describing the relocation needed to provide stability and respect the election requirements.
Arlekar had really refused to invite Vijay to form the government on Wednesday and Thursday, citing lack of bulk, sparking demonstrations anbd harsh opposition from Resistance activities, that accused the Centre with seeking to postpone government development.
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In a simultaneous political move, AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran visited Governor Arlekar and extended support from his party’s only MLA to AIADMK principal Edappadi K Palaniswami, saying AIADMK rather should be welcomed to form the federal government.
There is a growing rumor that the AIADMK and DMK — both Dravidian giants — are having backchannel negotiations and would forge a tie-up in a bid to thwart Vijay from assuming power. Specifically, the AIADMK and DMK have 47 and 59 seats. Even if DMK and AIADMK join together with the aid of AMMK, BJP and PMK (all allies of AIADMK) and IUML and DMDK (allies of DMK) to establish the federal government, they would certaintly have just 115 MLAs.
The TVK had a great starting performance in the Setting up surveys with Vijay leading them to gain 108 seats but falling short of the bulk mark in the 234-member Home. The actor politician won from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East seats and is required to give up any form of among these constituencies under Election Compensation rules.
The hung result on May 4 prompted hurried plans for TVK with the Congress extending support to the Vijay-led party. The Congress’s move provoked a major rupture with the DMK. The Congress stance drew huge reactions from senior DMK officials, some of whom said that the post-poll events in Tamil Nadu had led to the effective disintegration of the INDIA bloc.
