Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan.
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Chennai: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has been duly recognised as a state party by the Election Commission, party chief Thol Thirumavalavan said on Saturday.
Thirumavalavan said his party has also been officially allotted the 'pot' symbol and posted in 'X,' a copy of the EC's letter in this regard.
The letter dated January 10, 2025, addressed to VCK said a review of the party's performance in 2024 Lok Sabha polls showed that it has fulfilled norms for recognition as a state party. Hence, it has been granted state party recognition. Also, the symbol 'pot' has been reserved for VCK in Tamil Nadu as per a request made by the party in June 2024.
VCK is a key constituent of the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu.