VCK Chief Denies DMK-AIADMK Alliance Bid to Make Him Tamil Nadu CM

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday issued a clarification over remarks linked to the possibility of a Dalit leader becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, accusing sections of the media of twisting his words and sensationalising his comments. The statement came after reports suggested that both the DMK and AIADMK had allegedly approached him with offers related to chief ministership in a potential political arrangement aimed at preventing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from coming to power in the state.

In a detailed post shared on X, Thirumavalavan rejected claims that either the DMK or the AIADMK had formally approached him with an offer to become chief minister. He explained that his earlier remarks were made in response to a journalist’s question during an interaction with the media. According to him, he had only mentioned that some close associates had informed him that such discussions were taking place in political circles, and that he had not personally held talks with leaders from either of the two major Dravidian parties regarding the matter.

The VCK leader said it was unethical for media organisations to present his comments in a misleading manner by assigning meanings he never intended. He stated that some reports had exaggerated his remarks and projected them as direct political negotiations involving the DMK and AIADMK. Thirumavalavan urged journalists and media outlets to avoid spreading unverified information and appealed for responsible reporting, especially on sensitive political matters involving caste and leadership in Tamil Nadu politics.

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Speaking on the broader issue of caste representation, Thirumavalavan remarked that Tamil society was still not fully prepared to accept a Dalit leader as chief minister of the state. He described it as a “bitter truth” despite the fact that several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Punjab, have witnessed Dalit leaders occupying the top political office. He added that while conversations regarding such possibilities may emerge from time to time, the social and political reality in Tamil Nadu remained different.

The controversy comes amid significant political developments in Tamil Nadu following the recent assembly elections in which the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats. The party, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, currently enjoys the support of alliance partners including the Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML. Congress secured five seats in the assembly, while CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML won two seats each, strengthening the ruling coalition’s numbers in the state legislature.

Political observers believe the remarks and subsequent clarification highlight the continuing role of caste equations in Tamil Nadu politics, even as new alliances and emerging political forces reshape the state’s electoral landscape. Thirumavalavan, who has long positioned himself as a prominent Dalit voice in Tamil Nadu, remains an influential ally within the ruling coalition. His statement has also reignited discussion about representation, social justice, and the challenges faced by Dalit leaders aspiring for top executive positions in southern Indian politics.

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