VCK

Will contest 2026 elections as part of DMK alliance: VCK

The clarification by Thirumavalavan comes amid intense speculation that he might walk out of the DMK alliance and join the AIADMK combine ahead of the 2026 polls.

05 November 2024, 13:42 IST

Will contest 2026 elections as part of DMK alliance: VCK

05 November 2024, 13:42 IST

All is well for now in DMK alliance after VCK reiterates full support after prohibition conference invite to AIADMK

VCK has given a categorical assurance to the DMK that he will be part of its fight against the 'Sanatan forces', in an oblique reference to the BJP.

03 October 2024, 15:51 IST

All is well for now in DMK alliance after VCK reiterates full support after prohibition conference invite to AIADMK

03 October 2024, 15:51 IST

Allies shouldn't be silent, will continue to protest against DMK regime on people’s issues: VCK chief

Speaking before his party cadre, Thirumavalavan also raised many eyebrows when he spoke about 'everyone’s desire' to be Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu while asking them not to talk about rising to the top on their own.

19 September 2024, 13:38 IST

Allies shouldn't be silent, will continue to protest against DMK regime on people’s issues: VCK chief

19 September 2024, 13:38 IST

VCK chief meets Stalin after invitation to AIADMK and ‘share in power’ remark

As the developments led to intense speculation about the future of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which has won every election it contested since 2019, Thirumavalavan met Chief Minister and DMK chief M K Stalin on Monday to declare that there was “no rift between” the two parties.

16 September 2024, 14:14 IST

VCK chief meets Stalin after invitation to AIADMK and ‘share in power’ remark

16 September 2024, 14:14 IST

Thirumavalavan's 'share in power' video clip sets tongues wagging

Dramatically, the video was deleted from Thirumavalavan's 'X' handle, and it soon reappeared on the same social media account, causing ripples and leading to questions like whether VCK was demanding ministerial berths in the Cabinet led by Chief Minister M K Stalin.

14 September 2024, 17:21 IST

Thirumavalavan's 'share in power' video clip sets tongues wagging

14 September 2024, 17:21 IST

VCK invites AIADMK for anti-liquor conference; says no politics in the offer

The development is politically significant as the AIADMK continues to distance itself from the BJP despite overtures from a couple of senior leaders from the saffron party for an alliance in the 2026 elections.

10 September 2024, 16:50 IST

VCK invites AIADMK for anti-liquor conference; says no politics in the offer

10 September 2024, 16:50 IST

Sitharaman asks VCK member to preach prohibition in Tamil Nadu

The VCK is an ally of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu.

02 July 2024, 14:01 IST

Sitharaman asks VCK member to preach prohibition in Tamil Nadu

02 July 2024, 14:01 IST

DMK finalises seat-sharing with VCK, MDMK for LS polls

While VCK was allotted Chidambaram and Villupuram, both reserved constituencies, MDMK will get one Lok Sabha contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

08 March 2024, 09:00 IST

Lok Sabha Polls: DMK clinches alliance pact with VCK, MDMK; talks with Congress still on

DMK finalises seat-sharing with VCK, MDMK for LS polls

08 March 2024, 09:00 IST

VCK chief Thirumavalavan backs Udayanidhi's statement on 'Sanatana Dharma'; cites Ambedkar, Periyar

Udayanidhi Stalin, on Sunday, had called for the 'eradication' of Sanatana Dharma from the society, billing it as being responsible for many 'social evils'.

03 September 2023, 12:38 IST

VCK chief Thirumavalavan backs Udayanidhi's statement on 'Sanatana Dharma'; cites Ambedkar, Periyar

03 September 2023, 12:38 IST

VCK workers protest against Guv R N Ravi in Chennai

M K Stalin on Thursday asked President to advise Governor to exercise his duty by acting on the guidance of the Council of Ministers

13 January 2023, 14:17 IST

DMK ally VCK workers protest against Governor R N Ravi in Chennai

VCK workers protest against Guv R N Ravi in Chennai

13 January 2023, 14:17 IST