Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief and MP Thol Thirumavalavan has claimed that both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) had at one point approached him with an offer to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a proposed alliance aimed at blocking Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) from coming to power.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Thirumavalavan said he had received information suggesting that both major Dravidian parties had discussed the idea of him leading a potential coalition government. He claimed the proposal was part of political calculations intended to prevent TVK from gaining power in the state’s evolving electoral landscape.According to him, the offer was ultimately not accepted after consultations within his party. “I received information that they (DMK and AIADMK) had decided to make me the Chief Minister. However, after discussions with senior leaders, we rejected the proposal,” Thirumavalavan said.

His remarks came amid heightened political tensions in Tamil Nadu, where debates over shifting alliances have intensified following the emergence of TVK as a significant electoral force. The VCK leader’s statement also coincided with internal disputes within AIADMK, where a section of MLAs reportedly opposed to party chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami has accused him of attempting political realignments involving rival parties.

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That dissident faction has reportedly extended support to the TVK-led government headed by C. Joseph Vijay ahead of a scheduled floor test, further complicating the state’s political dynamics. While these developments have sparked speculation, both DMK and AIADMK have dismissed Thirumavalavan’s claims.Addressing criticism over VCK’s timing in announcing support for TVK, Thirumavalavan defended the delay, stating that the party followed a structured decision-making process rather than reacting impulsively. He said consultations with senior leaders were held on May 8 through a virtual meeting before a final decision was reached.

“Although we arrived at a decision, we could not announce it immediately because further discussions were required,” he explained, adding that both VCK and TVK supporters had anticipated an early announcement on May 9.He clarified that no official commitment was made to announce support on a specific timeline, emphasizing that political decisions require deliberation and cannot be rushed.

“Discussions are a long process. Therefore, we took our own time before extending support to TVK,” he said.The VCK, which secured two seats in the recent Assembly elections, later extended its support to TVK, contributing to the party’s ability to form a government. The unfolding political narrative continues to reflect shifting alliances and increasing fragmentation within Tamil Nadu’s traditional party structure.

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