VCK runs into severe criticism from DMK leaders for joining TVK-led government
The VCK's decision to join the TVK-led government has sparked significant backlash from DMK leaders and supporters. DMK president M.K. Stalin has urged party members to refrain from harsh criticism, emphasizing the need for unity. Despite the criticism, VCK leaders acknowledge the challenges of their decision, citing previous successful alliances with the DMK.
- ▪VCK nominee Vanni Arasu was inducted into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, leading to criticism from DMK members.
- ▪DMK president M.K. Stalin intervened to appeal for unity among party leaders.
- ▪VCK leaders admitted that their decision to join the TVK was difficult after a history of alliance with the DMK.
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The induction of VCK nominee Vanni Arasu into the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, triggered intense criticism on Friday from second-line leaders and supporters of the DMK, the VCK’s erstwhile ally. With matters threatening to turn ugly, DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin intervened and issued a statement appealing to the party leaders not to persist with their criticism.DMK deputy general secretary and Nilgris MP A. Raja made a sexual reference to describe his displeasure with the VCK’s decision to join the TVK-led government, after the party announced that it was only lending outside support to the TVK, like the CPI and the CPI(M).In a social media post that was deleted following criticism, Mr.
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